This small aubergine is the mini version of the aubergine. Its egg-shaped appearance makes it a mini vegetable with charisma! The aubergine is actually a fruit but is often used as a vegetable. The fruit has shiny skin, and the flesh is white, smooth and contains numerous soft, edible seeds.
The taste of this mini aubergine is intense compared to its big brother! Its slightly bitter taste enhances dishes.
Always cook or fry the mini aubergine before consuming it, due to its bitter taste. This bitter taste can be softened by sprinkling them with some salt beforehand. After they have been prepared, their texture is soft. For example, prepare a salad with fried aubergine, baby kale, pomegranate seeds and saffron. Do you want to surprise your guests with the small fruits? Serve them whole!
The mini aubergine has thin skin and is available in white, purple, graffiti or flamed. The mini aubergine is 5 to 10 cm in diameter and weighs between 50 and 100 g.