Brilio.net - Eggplant is not only consumed as fresh vegetables, but can also be cooked into various delicious menus. For example, make eggplant balado, lodeh eggplant, fried eggplant, or others.
Well, fried eggplant itself is a mainstay menu for many people, because it can be used as a practical daily side dish. Delicious and goes well with white rice or chili sauce.
Even though the way to make fried eggplant is simple, it turns out that many people still admit they fail, you know. Instead of remaining purple, the resulting fried eggplant is actually blackish in color. The appearance of the blackish fried eggplant is no longer attractive for consumption.
Well, many people then take the initiative to soak the eggplant in a solution of lime juice so that the color remains beautiful purple. After soaking for a while, the eggplant pieces can be immediately fried in hot oil. Sure enough, fried eggplant turns bright purple so it is more appetizing.
But don't just use lime juice, it turns out there are other kitchen spices that can be used when frying eggplant. The method was shown by TikTok user @myllakitchen. In his video upload, it appears that this netizen relies on one kitchen spice, not lime.
Curious about how?
The trick for frying eggplant so that the color remains purple is to use 1 kitchen spice.
Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @myllakitchen on Monday (29/4), one kitchen spice used is salt. The first step, first cut the eggplant you want to process. If so, wash until clean. After that, put the eggplant pieces in a container containing the salt solution.
photo: TikTok/@myllakitchen
After soaking for a while, drain the eggplant pieces. Without needing to rinse with water again, immediately put the eggplant pieces into the hot cooking oil.
photo: TikTok/@myllakitchen
Turn the eggplants so they cook evenly. If it looks shriveled and soft, take it out straight away, don't forget to drain it first. Wait a while until the oil content reduces.
photo: TikTok/@myllakitchen
Because it was soaked in a salt solution beforehand, the purple color of the eggplant looks bright.
photo: TikTok/@myllakitchen
If it's like this, fried eggplant will be even more appetizing when served, right?
How to store purple eggplant so it lasts a long time.
Storing purple eggplants properly can help extend their shelf life and maintain good quality. Here are several ways to store purple eggplant so that it remains durable and long-lasting.
1. Choose fresh eggplant.
When buying purple eggplants, be sure to choose fresh ones with smooth skin, without wrinkles or signs of rot.
2. Avoid washing eggplants before storing.
Avoid washing eggplant before storing, as the added moisture can speed up spoilage. Only wash eggplant when you are going to use it.
3. Store in a cool and dry place.
Place purple eggplants in the refrigerator in a separate section, such as the vegetable drawer, to maintain moisture and prevent them from going bad quickly. The ideal storage temperature is around 10-13 degrees Celsius (50-55 degrees Fahrenheit).
4. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Place the eggplant in a place protected from direct sunlight, because UV light can speed up the rotting process.
5. Store separately from other fruits.
Purple eggplant can speed up the ripening of other fruits around it because it releases ethylene gas. Store eggplants separately from other fruits to prevent uneven ripening.
By following the steps above, you can store purple eggplant well and extend its useful life. This way, you can enjoy fresh and delicious eggplant for a longer time.