Have you ever eaten eggplant & what does it taste like?

Question

is it reall smushy like an egg?

is it reall smushy like an egg?

Answer 1

Million of times Ate the eggplant.But my favorite dish,eggplant-parmigiana.Oh my gosh.That is so good.Basically is eggplant with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.,oven bake.

Answer 2

It really depends on how you prepare it. Eggplant parmesan is nice if you like Italian food. It is also popular in Indian and Greek dishes. I do have one bit of advice if you are going to make eggplant though. Make sure you salt the eggplant first. Cut it, place it on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and leave it alone for at least a half an hour. The salt will cause the bitter oils from the eggplant to come out. Rinse the eggplant and it's ready to use.

If you don't salt the eggplant before you cook it, it will probably taste bitter. Otherwise it depends very much on what it is seasoned with. It has an interesting texture that is kind of like mushrooms, but softer and with seeds.

Hope this helps :)

Mike

Answer 3

Yes, I have eaten eggplant. It is very good.

Yes, it is very dark, rich purple color and the popular variety is shaped like a huge egg. But there is another variety where it grows in a long shape, like a cucumber, but very, very smooth and shiny in its purple color. Similar in taste.

It is hard to describe its flavor. I can't think what its taste is comparable to. When my mom makes it, it takes the flavor of whatever she cooks it with. (BTW I am Asian-American. As mentioned by another answerer, used in Asian dishes. I eat it, but I don't cook with it. Not easily attainable in my area. Where my mom lives, it's readily available and easy to grow).

She adds it to her stews; cook over open flame and then dips it in a scrambled eggs and then cooks in a pan with salt and pepper or she sometimes adds to an omelet with tomatoes and onions. Very yummy. I've never known for it being used in fresh/raw form, like in a salad.

I love texture in my dishes, so yes, it can be mushy. Eggplant Parmesan is yummy too!

Hope you're able to give it a try!

Answer 4

Yes-I have. Eggplants come in both male & female types.The male type features a pricker at the stem & has a more bitter taste.The female eggplant has a more neutral & slightly sweet taste.Both types are soft,tasteless slightly spongy. Best cooked with Sambal chilli.

Answer 5

it tastes really good as eggplant parmesan or on a sub with sauce and cheese but beyond that i have to pass on the eggplant. And also dont open the sandwich the seeds make it look scary.

Answer 6

First off, I am surprised that no one came up with what egg plant tastes like. Granted I havent had it the way most of them are describing it. Fry it with some flour, salt and pepper and it tastes like fried green tomato's. Very little difference that I can tell any way.

Answer 7

It's not called eggplant because it tastes like an egg. It's called eggplant because they used to be whitish colored and resembled an egg.

Answer 8

Eggplant is wonderful! In addition to trying eggplant parmesan, you must try eggplant moussaka.

Eggplant Moussaka

2 eggplant, 1-1/2 lbs. each
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
salt and black pepper
Moussaka sauce
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
4 eggs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Peel eggplants.
Slice into rounds 1/2-inch thick.
Sprinkle both sides generously with salt.
Place in deep bowl; Cover with cold water.
Place dinner plate on top to keep slices submerged; let set 1 hour at room temperature.
When ready to use, thoroughly rinse and drain.
Saute meat in butter until color is gone.
Add onion.
Cook until soft.
Drain off fat.
Mix in tomato paste, water, parsley, allspice and pepper.
Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is absorbed.
Cool 30 minutes.
Beat eggs to a froth.
Stir into meat.
Add parmesan, 3 Tbsp.
breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
Butter a 13"x9"x2" baking dish.
Sprinkle remaining bread crumbs on bottom.
Arrange one third of eggplant slices over crumbs.
Cover with half of meat mixture.
Add another layer of eggplant and the remaining meat.
Top with eggplant slices.
Pour Moussaka Sauce over all.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 1 hour.
Remove from oven.
Allow to stand 10 minutes.
Cut into squares.
Serve with a big tossed salad.
Moussaka Sauce: Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in flour until absorbed.
Remove from heat.
Slowly stir in milk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Beat eggs 5 minutes.
Add a small amount of sauce to eggs.
Stir egg mixture back into sauce.
Add remaining ingredients.

Answer 9

Egg plant is othervise called as Brinjal used extensively in Indian And Asian Cooking
Dont know its medicinal benifits
it tastes very nice

Answer 10

NAME: An eggplant, is another name for an aubergine

COLOR: Redish, Browny

SHAPE: Like a massive egg.

TOUCH: Feels smooth and a bit squidgy!

TASTE: Never tasted it.. Eww