Eggplant, by any name, is a delicious, versatile vegetable that can take myriad forms as an entrée, dip, or side dish. From long, skinny Japanese eggplant to the big and fat globe variety ...

Chef Rika shows us how to use various summer vegetables, such as eggplant, bell pepper and edamame. We try a dish that's a favorite with Rika's family. 1. For the pickles, remove the seeds from ...

Buy Chinese or Japanese eggplants that are as thin as possible. If they are too large in diameter, you will need to cut them lengthwise into quarters, rather than halves. When buying sesame paste ...

Fabian grows several varieties of eggplant, including Japanese and fairytale eggplant. Eggplant gets an unfair reputation for being soggy or even slimy. But with the right prep and cooking ...

I had to sub the type of eggplant, but the process was otherwise seamless. My local grocery store doesn't sell Japanese eggplant, which is typically narrower and slightly sweeter than American ...

Learn about Japanese home cooking with chef Saito! Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. 1. Cut the pork slice ...

Here everything is cooked together. I don't bother to peel the eggplant, but do so if you wish. I recommend Japanese eggplants for this dish. Long and thin, they are firmer and have fewer seeds than ...

Preheat oven to 375° F. Cut eggplants lengthwise. Score flesh side and season with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place seasoned eggplants on half sheet pan, skin side ...

Nam prik num is made with eggplant that's grilled and pounded to a paste. I like to serve it with vegetables, pork cracklings and grilled pork sausages, preferably sui oua - a spicy, fresh pork ...

If you're not a fan of bold Asian flavor, try this soba noodle salad that relies on a surprisingly delicious mix of Japanese and Mediterranean ingredients. Grilled eggplant, cherry tomatoes ...