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The Instacart guide to white eggplant
About white eggplant
Eggplant is technically a fruit, but it's usually used as a vegetable. It's in the same family as tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes. Eggplant comes in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, and you can find it in several colors, including the white eggplant. The name eggplant originally referred to the white plant because it is small and shaped like an egg.
White eggplant comes in several varieties:
- Casper: The Casper is a French heirloom variety. It's usually about six inches long with a mild-flavored flesh with almost a mushroom-like flavor and a silky texture. The Casper has almost no bitterness.
- Clara: The Clara is an Italian hybrid eggplant. It's oval-shaped and about six to seven inches long. It has a mild taste with a slightly nutty flavor and a creamy texture.
- Japanese White Egg: The Japanese White Eggplant is small with a teardrop shape that is only about two to three inches long. You can just slice these in half and put them on the grill for a classic eggplant flavor. This variety has a rich and creamy taste.
- Gretel: The Gretel is small with a fingerlike shape. They have an ivory color on the outside, and inside, the flesh is tender and sweet without any bitterness.
- Snowy White: The snowy white is usually about eight inches long. It has a firm texture that cooks up nicely.
- Crescent Moon: You'll find that the crescent moon has even more flavor than other white eggplants. The flesh is creamy and mild.
- Ghostbuster: Ghostbusters become fairly large. They have an oval shape and can measure up to seven inches long and four inches wide. This eggplant has a nice sweet flavor until they become overly ripe. Once they start to turn the corner, they become yellow and have a bitter taste.
How to pick out white eggplant
When picking out your eggplant, look for smooth, shiny skin with a uniform color. If the skin has dulled, it indicates that it is overripe. Also, pick out white eggplants with white skin that hasn't turned yellow. Yellow skin is another indication that it is overripe.
Eggplant should be firm to the touch but not hard. If you push it with your finger and it feels very soft, or you're able to puncture the skin, it's too ripe. It shouldn't have too much give. You also want to take a look at the stem. It should be green and clear from any mold. If you see a mushy stem, it could be a sign of damage even if the eggplant's skin is still bright. To make sure it's not bitter, choose eggplants that are not too large for the variety.
Preparing white eggplant
Eggplants are versatile and easy to incorporate into many dishes. The dense flesh of white eggplant makes it perfect for baking, steaming, or frying. They are also delicious on the grill. Start by peeling the skin off and then cutting the eggplant into large thick slices. Drizzle with olive oil, and add dried or fresh seasonings to both sides. Grill over medium heat for three to four minutes per side.
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FAQs about white eggplant
The main difference between white and purple eggplant is the color. White eggplants not only have white skins on the outside, but they also have white flesh on the inside. Purple eggplants have a distinct purple skin, and inside they have a greenish hue. White eggplants are usually smaller than the purple varieties, although there are some small purple ones too.
White eggplant tends to be less bitter than purple, and the flesh is creamier and denser. Although they are different in size and taste, you can substitute purple for white or white for purple in almost any recipe.
White eggplant can stay in the refrigerator for up to a week, but they are better if you eat them within a few days. To refrigerate after cutting, wrap the unused portion in a paper towel and then put it in a reusable container or a plastic bag. Keep it in the crisper and use it within five to seven days.
If it's uncut, you can store the eggplant at room temperature. Keep it in a cool spot away from direct sunlight, and make sure you don't seal it in a plastic bag if you haven't cut it yet. Keep it away from other fruits such as bananas, tomatoes, and melons. Eggplant is sensitive to ethylene, a gas that speeds up the ripening process.
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