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What to cook with eggplant
Eggplant (aubergine) turns silky and rich when cooked properly — the base of some of the world's great dishes, from smoky dips to layered bakes. Give it enough oil and heat and it rewards you completely.
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Best eggplant recipe ideas
25 min
Fish-Fragrant Style Eggplant
Silky eggplant in a garlicky, sweet-sharp Sichuan-style sauce.
55 min
Eggplant Parmesan-Style Bake
Layers of eggplant, tomato and cheese, baked golden.
30 min
Smoky Eggplant Dip
Charred eggplant mashed with garlic, lemon and olive oil.
22 min
Eggplant & Tofu Stir-Fry
Soft eggplant and crisp tofu in a soy glaze.
Eggplant cooking tips
- Salt eggplant slices 20 minutes to draw out moisture for better frying.
- Eggplant drinks oil, then gives it back as it collapses — be patient, not stingy.
- Choose eggplants that feel heavy with tight, shiny skin.