According to we here at Lavande-Garde, it’s Eggplant week!
Here are some fun facts about Eggplant!
From Wikipedia,
“The eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal (Solanum melongena), is a plant of the family Solanaceae (also known as the nightshades) and genus Solanum. It bears a fruit of the same name, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. As a nightshade, it is closely related to the tomato and potato and is native to Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India.”
- its classified as a berry.
- a vast majority of its production comes from China, over 18 million tons!
- its a source of folic acid and potassium.
- in cooking, used in French Rattatouille, Italian, Middle Eastern, Arab Moussaka and Indian cuisines.
Enjoy this weeks daily postings on Eggplant!
