Eggplant

Our eggplants, sold by the kilogram, are a cornerstone of Mediterranean cuisine. They have a beautiful, glossy, deep purple skin and a firm, spongy flesh with a mild, slightly earthy taste. Their magic lies in their texture; when cooked, the spongy flesh becomes wonderfully tender, creamy, and almost meaty, all while acting as a fantastic carrier for the sauces and seasonings it’s cooked with. Eggplants are a good source of dietary fibre, manganese, and antioxidants like nasunin, which is found in their purple skin. They are central to many beloved dishes. They can be roasted, grilled, fried, or stewed. They are the star in the classic Italian ‘Parmigiana di Melanzane’, the Greek ‘Moussaka’, and the sweet and sour Maltese vegetable stew, ‘Kapunata’. They are also fantastic for making smoky dips like Baba Ghanoush.