Do You Have To Peel Eggplants Or Not?

When preparing an aubergine, you must be wondering whether you absolutely have to peel it. The fruit vegetable will surprise you in this regard.

Peel eggplant?

Despite belonging to the nightshade family, you can safely do without peeling an eggplant. The peel is completely edible and, due to its texture, plays an important role in the taste. In addition, the peel ensures a better structure of the very soft flesh after preparation. Although it is much softer afterward, numerous vitamins and nutrients are retained. This includes:

• various B vitamins
• vitamin C
• fiber
• various minerals
• folic acid

For this reason, it is advisable not to peel eggplants before eating, as you will benefit significantly more from the eggplant.

Note: When shopping, do not choose eggplants that are dented or have brown discolorations, as they will negatively affect the taste.

Depending on the dish

You should not always use unpeeled eggplants. There are some dishes that produce a noticeably better flavor without the solid shell. In this case, you should do a little more work with the preparation. Aubergine puree, for example, is traditionally prepared without the skin, since only the pulp is used. With the shell, the pulp would be difficult to process into a mush. However, you should not peel a stuffed aubergine, otherwise, the aubergine could disintegrate.

We have prepared the ideal recipe for stuffed aubergines with minced meat for you!

Tip: If you need to peel an eggplant for a dish, brush the slices or pieces with lemon juice after cutting. The eggplants will quickly turn brown in the air without the shell, which you can prevent with lemon juice.