MIZU Eggplant | Suzuki Farm | 3 pc

MIZU Eggplant from Suzuki Farm is a thin-skinned, high-water Osaka heirloom prized for sweetness mild enough to eat raw, sold 3 pieces (approx 0.8 lb). Known as Senshu in the Edo era, this regional variety has been grown in the Osaka area for over 400 years.

At a glance

• Variety: MIZU (Mizu nasu) eggplant, an Osaka regional heirloom
• Quantity: 3 pieces, approx 0.8 lb
• Appearance: thin skin, black to dark purple, light-bulb or pear shape
• Texture: high water content, tender, subtly sweet
• Style: tender enough to eat raw, in salads, or lightly pickled
• Grower: Suzuki Farm, Japanese specialty produce

Best for

• Eating raw in salads
• Japanese pickles (tsukemono)
• Light summer dishes
• Cooks exploring Japanese heirloom vegetables
• Chefs wanting a sweet, tender eggplant

How to use and pairings

Slice raw into salads, salt and lightly pickle, or use in quick summer preparations. Pairs naturally with miso, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and shiso.

Flavor profile

Distinctively sweet and mild with a juicy, tender bite, thanks to thin skin and high water content that set it apart from common eggplant.

About Suzuki Farm

Suzuki Farm grows Japanese vegetables and specialty produce, tending each Mizu eggplant carefully since the variety bruises easily against its own leaves and thorns.