Eggplant is part of the nightshade family (tomatoes, peppers, and even tobacco). Interestingly though, it’s the only nightshade to have been domesticated in the outside of the Americas.
Compared to the japanese eggplant we had a couple shares back, these are more similar to your typical eggplant but a little rounder with a speckled purple skin. Eggplant is a great carrier of flavor since it readily absorbs any flavorful sauce that it’s cooked in.
