Japanese eggplant
noun [ C ] US uk/dʒæp.ənˌiːz ˈeɡ.plɑːnt/ us/dʒæp.ənˌiːz ˈeɡ.plænt/
日式茄子
a long, thin, purple vegetable that is white inside and is usually eaten cooked
As well as being longer and thinner than the regular variety, Japanese eggplant has a less bitter taste. 除了比普通品种更长皮更薄外，日式茄子的苦味也较淡。
Grilled, miso-glazed Japanese eggplant is a simple but delicious side dish. 烤味噌釉日本茄子是一道简单但美味的配菜。
- More examples
- I like to marinate diced Japanese eggplant in teriyaki sauce and then fry it.
- She grilled Japanese eggplant, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to accompany the barbecued beef.
- Because they are smaller than the Italian ones, Japanese eggplants are ideal for roasting whole.