How to Cook Eggplant - Cooking Times
Compare cooking times and preparation for Eggplant. Times vary with portion size, cut and heating conditions; check the tips for each method below.
Fruit Vegetables
Season: Summer
Preparation
Remove stem. Soak in water to remove bitterness
Cooking Times by Method
Boil
Boil2-3 min
From boiling water
Halved or rough-cut. Add a little vinegar to preserve color
Stir-fry
Stir-fry3-5 min
Use plenty of oil. Coat with oil first for best results
Microwave
Microwave2-3 min
Poke holes with a fork, 1 eggplant at 600W. Makes peeling easy
Steam
Steam5-8 min
Whole or halved. Becomes meltingly tender
Common Mistakes
- Not enough oil makes it spongy — eggplant absorbs oil so use more
- Discoloration — soak in vinegar water or cook immediately
Storage & Use PlanTips & dates
Storage Time Guide
No sourced storage estimate is available for this vegetable yet. Follow the pack instructions and set your own use date below.
Estimates assume fresh produce stored as described. Freshness and temperature affect storage; these dates do not guarantee safety. Follow pack dates and instructions. Do not eat food showing spoilage, regardless of the date.
Eggplant Cooking FAQs
How long to boil Eggplant?
Boil Eggplant for 2-3 min (From boiling water). Halved or rough-cut. Add a little vinegar to preserve color
How long to microwave Eggplant?
Microwave Eggplant for 2-3 min. Poke holes with a fork, 1 eggplant at 600W. Makes peeling easy
How long to stir-fry Eggplant?
Stir-fry Eggplant for 3-5 min. Use plenty of oil. Coat with oil first for best results
How long to steam Eggplant?
Steam Eggplant for 5-8 min. Whole or halved. Becomes meltingly tender
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