The Ethiopian eggplant, also known as garden eggs, impresses with its firm flesh and subtly tart flavor. It's excellent in curries, stews, or as a raw food dish. At Sairas, your Hamburg Middle Eastern market, you'll always find fresh, high-quality produce for authentic dishes.
Ethiopian Eggplant (Garden Eggs)
The Ethiopian eggplant, often referred to internationally as garden eggs or African aubergine, is a prized vegetable with a distinctive, slightly tart to bitter flavor. These small, round fruits are characterized by firm, crisp flesh that retains its texture exceptionally well, even after extended cooking. This authentic natural product is an integral part of many traditional dishes and brings a special aromatic depth to your cooking. As your reliable supplier of international delicacies, Sairas always offers you fresh, high-quality products for your culinary explorations.
Uses & Recipes
Garden eggs are incredibly versatile in their preparation. Traditionally, they are used in hearty stews and sauces, where they perfectly absorb spices and aromas. They are ideal for savory curries, vegetarian stir-fries, or as a crunchy raw ingredient in fresh salads. The fruits can be braised, boiled, or fried and harmonize wonderfully with robust flavors such as garlic, ginger, and tomatoes.
The African eggplant can be easily integrated into various international cuisines. Combined with typical spices, which you can find in our Indian food category, it creates exceptionally aromatic vegetable curries. Those who appreciate Persian specialties can also use the fruit as a structural ingredient in hearty stews. Visit us locally at our Hamburg Orient Market or order conveniently from our online shop to bring cultures together at your dinner table.
Product details
Ingredients & Allergens
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Ingredients: 100% Ethiopian eggplant (fresh vegetable).
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Allergens: Naturally free from the 14 main allergens according to EU regulation.
Nutritional values (per 100 g, average)
| Nutritional value |
Crowd |
| Energy / Calorific Value |
25 kcal |
| Fat |
0.1 g |
| carbohydrates |
5.9 g |
| of which sugar |
approx. 8.0 g (depending on variety) |
| Dietary fiber |
3.0 - 7.0 g |
| protein |
1.0 g |
| Salt |
0.0 g |
Note: As this is a fresh, natural product, the nutritional values may be subject to slight natural variations.