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Eggplant recipes from around the world

Eggplant takes well to almost every kitchen. We gather and test dishes from across the globe, from Italian parmigiana and Sicilian caponata to Chinese garlic sauce, Japanese miso glaze, Greek moussaka and Indian bharta.

From the collection

All our eggplant recipes

Baked, fried, roasted and fire charred dishes from six kitchens, each with a full ingredient list, numbered steps and a short FAQ.

01Full recipe Classic eggplant parmesan baked with tomato sauce and melted cheese
ItalianBakedVegetarian

Classic Eggplant Parmesan

Golden baked eggplant layers, slow tomato sauce, basil and melted mozzarella. A crisp savory crust around a silky, mild center.

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02Full recipe Sicilian eggplant caponata with olives, capers and tomato
ItalianSauteedVegan

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Sweet and sour eggplant with capers, olives and celery. A Sicilian classic that tastes even better the next day.

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03Full recipe Chinese eggplant in a glossy garlic sauce with scallions
ChineseStir FriedVegan

Eggplant In Garlic Sauce

Tender wok tossed eggplant in a glossy, savory garlic sauce with scallions and a little chili.

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04Full recipe Miso glazed Japanese eggplant with sesame seeds
JapaneseRoastedVegan

Miso Glazed Eggplant

Japanese eggplant scored, roasted and broiled under a savory miso glaze until the edges caramelize.

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05Full recipe A slice of Greek eggplant moussaka with a golden topping
GreekBakedMediterranean

Greek Eggplant Moussaka

Layers of roast eggplant, a cinnamon scented lentil sauce and a thick golden topping, baked until set.

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06Full recipe Smoky Indian eggplant bharta with tomato, herbs and flatbread
IndianRoastedVegan

Smoky Eggplant Bharta

Fire roasted eggplant mashed with tomato, onion and warm spices. Soft, smoky and made for flatbread.

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