How to Cut an Eggplant (3 Easy Ways)

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How to Cut an Eggplant (3 Easy Ways)

Learn how to cut an eggplant into rounds, cubes, and long slices with these three easy methods. Perfect for roasting, grilling, making eggplant Parmesan, or adding to your favorite recipes.

Prep Time8

Cook Time0

Total Time8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Skill Level: Beginner

Servings: eggplant

Author: Rena Awada

Equipment

1 knife
1 cutting board

Ingredients

1 large eggplant ripe

Instructions

How to Cut an Eggplant into Rounds

Wash the 1 large eggplant with cool, filtered water, then pat it dry.
Place the eggplant on a cutting board. Slice the stem off the top of the eggplant.
Next, with the eggplant lying on its side, slice off ½-inch rounds. Continue to slice until all rounds have been sliced off.

How to Cut an Eggplant into Cubes

Slice off the top and bottom of the eggplant. While the eggplant is standing upright, slice it into 4 long pieces.
Place the eggplant on the cutting board, flat side down, and cut additional slices crisscrossing the lengthwise slices.
Continue to cut against the lengthwise slices until you have diced the eggplant into several diced pieces.

How to Slice an Eggplant into Strips

Slice the top and bottom off the eggplant with a knife. Next, cut the eggplant in half from top to bottom.
Next, cut the eggplant into 4 pieces from the two halves. After cutting the eggplant into 4 pieces, slice each piece lengthwise into 4 even pieces until you have used all the eggplant.

Notes

Choose an eggplant that feels firm and has smooth, shiny skin.
Use a sharp knife and sturdy cutting board for easier, safer cutting.
Keep the pieces about the same size so they cook evenly.
You don't need to peel the eggplant unless your recipe calls for it.
Cut the eggplant shortly before cooking to prevent browning.
Store leftover cut eggplant in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a day for the best quality.

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