How to Cook Eggplant - Cooking Times
Fruit Vegetables
Season: Summer
Preparation
Remove stem. Soak in water to remove bitterness
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
2-3 min
From boiling water
Halved or rough-cut. Add a little vinegar to preserve color
🔥 Stir-fry
3-5 min
Use plenty of oil. Coat with oil first for best results
📡 Microwave
2-3 min
Poke holes with a fork, 1 eggplant at 600W. Makes peeling easy
♨️ Steam
5-8 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