The Chinese word for eggplant is "" (qizi).
茄子/Qiézi
茄子 (pinyin:qie2 zi)
Japanese eggplant is generally sweeter and milder in taste compared to Chinese eggplant, which can be slightly bitter. Japanese eggplant also has a thinner skin and a more tender texture, while Chinese eggplant has a firmer texture and thicker skin. Culinary uses for Japanese eggplant include stir-frying, grilling, and tempura, while Chinese eggplant is often used in braised dishes and stews.
Chinese eggplant is generally milder and less bitter in taste compared to regular eggplant. It also has a thinner skin and a more tender texture. Chinese eggplant is often used in stir-fries and steamed dishes, while regular eggplant is commonly roasted, grilled, or used in dishes like eggplant parmesan.
Well, darling, in Chinese culture, eggplants symbolize good luck and prosperity. They're often associated with wealth and abundance because the word for eggplant sounds like "luck" in Chinese. So, if you want to bring some good fortune into your life, maybe start incorporating more eggplants into your diet.
The fruit eggplant got its name in the 18th century because early versions of it looked like goose or hen eggs and they were yellow or white. The first instance of the word was found in 544 in an ancient Chinese agricultural treatise,
aubergine is the translation of 'eggplant' .
Aubergine.
Yes. American, Italian, Holland, Japanese and Chinese eggplants are all similar enough to make the same recipes. Japanese or Chinese may be less convenient however because of their slim shape.
The word aubergine is of Arabic origin. Aubergine is more commonly known as the eggplant. The word aubergine is used in England in place of eggplant.
Eggplants
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