NASU Eggplant | Suzuki Farm | 3 pc

Nasu Eggplant from Suzuki Farm is the classic Japanese eggplant, soft and melty with glossy black to dark purple skin, sold 3 pieces plus 2 extra (approx 0.7 lb). Mild and oil-loving, it turns silky and smooth when cooked.

At a glance

• Variety: Nasu, the most popular Japanese eggplant
• Quantity: 3 pieces plus 2 extra, approx 0.7 lb
• Appearance: slender, black to dark purple skin, smaller than Western eggplant
• Texture: soft, tender, and melty, absorbing and holding oil beautifully
• Season: grown June to September, with one fruit selected per branch
• Grower: Suzuki Farm, Japanese specialty produce

Best for

• Tempura
• Ohitashi, boiled eggplant with dressing
• Grilling, frying, and miso dishes
• Quick Japanese home cooking
• Cooks who want a tender, oil-friendly eggplant

How to use and pairings

Fry, grill, or simmer to bring out its silky texture, or boil and dress for ohitashi. Pairs with miso, soy sauce, dashi, ginger, and sesame oil.

Flavor profile

Mild and gently sweet with a soft, melting flesh that takes on rich, savory flavor when cooked in oil.

About Suzuki Farm

Suzuki Farm grows three kinds of eggplant, with Nasu the most popular. Founder Mr. Suzuki says eggplant is one of the most challenging crops, and growing it well is the mark of a good farmer.

Made by Suzuki Farm, based in Delmar, Delaware.