Eggplant Ping Tung Long
Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
A very high yielding variety producing up to 20 long and narrow fruits per plant.
| How To Grow | Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep into damp soil, firm down gently and keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days.Use a short stake in exposed areas. Keep moist and feed every 2-3 weeks. |
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| When To Plant | Spring and Summer, Autumn too in tropical areas. |
| When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Soil Type | well drained |
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Recipe
Grilled Eggplant Ping Tung Long
Ingredients
1 large (about 700g) eggplant Ping Tung Long
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
125ml (1/2 cup) mustard seed oil
Instructions
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Cut the eggplant crossways into 2cm-thick slices. Place the slices, in a single layer, on a large plate. Combine the sugar, salt and turmeric in a small bowl. Evenly sprinkle the eggplant slices with half the turmeric mixture. Turn the eggplant slices over and repeat with the remaining turmeric mixture.
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Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 3 hours to develop the flavours.
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Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 3 slices of eggplant and cook for 2 minutes each side or until eggplant is tender and golden. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices, reheating pan between batches. Serve immediately.