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Their peak season runs from late summer to early fall, and there are several common eggplant varieties like big globe eggplants, long and skinny Japanese eggplants, and fairy tale eggplants, which have beautiful striped skin.
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Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2025
Another dish that the embers take to another level is the Japanese eggplant, the flesh of which is mixed with miso and thrown into a pile of coals at the bottom of the hearth to achieve an enchanting earthiness that feels all too appropriate in the heart of Lake Tahoe.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, nonna Yumi from Japan cooked miso grilled salmon and a Japanese eggplant dish Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
Midtown menu musts like steaks, roast prime rib carved tableside, and a raw bar are there, but so are barbecued prawns with grits, Japanese eggplant with carrot harissa, and porcini lasagna with black truffle to keep things interesting.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
Still, the one that has come to rule them all is the Japanese eggplant, slender and glossy, presented at an upward tilt, a regal baton to be handed off to the next runner, with the green cap of its calyx perched perkily on top.
—Ligaya Mishan Melody Melamed, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022
For example, try seasoning and grilling up Japanese eggplant—which already has a shape similar to sausage—or grilled Brussels sprouts tossed in BBQ sauce piled into a bun and topped with slaw.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022
In eggplant recipes, it’s often listed interchangeably with Japanese eggplant, another slim and sweet variety, as is the case in these recipes for hiyayakko and eggplant biryani.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022
Seek out Japanese eggplant, which are long and slim, compared to the more common purple globe, which can be substituted here in a pinch.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2022
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Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2025
Another dish that the embers take to another level is the Japanese eggplant, the flesh of which is mixed with miso and thrown into a pile of coals at the bottom of the hearth to achieve an enchanting earthiness that feels all too appropriate in the heart of Lake Tahoe.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, nonna Yumi from Japan cooked miso grilled salmon and a Japanese eggplant dish Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
Midtown menu musts like steaks, roast prime rib carved tableside, and a raw bar are there, but so are barbecued prawns with grits, Japanese eggplant with carrot harissa, and porcini lasagna with black truffle to keep things interesting.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
Still, the one that has come to rule them all is the Japanese eggplant, slender and glossy, presented at an upward tilt, a regal baton to be handed off to the next runner, with the green cap of its calyx perched perkily on top.
—Ligaya Mishan Melody Melamed, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022
For example, try seasoning and grilling up Japanese eggplant—which already has a shape similar to sausage—or grilled Brussels sprouts tossed in BBQ sauce piled into a bun and topped with slaw.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022
In eggplant recipes, it’s often listed interchangeably with Japanese eggplant, another slim and sweet variety, as is the case in these recipes for hiyayakko and eggplant biryani.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022
Seek out Japanese eggplant, which are long and slim, compared to the more common purple globe, which can be substituted here in a pinch.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2022
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“Japanese eggplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japanese%20eggplant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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