Storing Eggplant: The Best Tips and Tricks

Eggplant: How to store the vegetables correctly

While aubergines usually taste the best fresh, there are times when you need to store the veggies for a while. We will show you how to do this in the best possible way to preserve flavor and freshness.

• If you plan to eat your eggplant within a day or two of purchasing it, you should store it in a dry, cool place.
• A cool basement or closet is recommended for this purpose.
• If you want to store the aubergines a little longer, they can be kept in the fridge for a maximum of 7 days.
• But it should definitely be stored in the vegetable compartment.
• Alternatively, you can freeze it: Here you should first cut the eggplant and blanch it briefly. It will then keep in the freezer for up to six months.
• In addition, they should not be stored near potatoes or apples, as they cannot tolerate the ethylene gas emitted by these plants and will rot faster.
• You should also note that aubergines are very delicate and dent easily: handle the vegetables carefully and do not squeeze them into the full crisper.
• Ultimately, the vegetables should not be cut before storing, as the eggplant will not keep and the inside will spoil.