To keep your eggplant happy longer, don’t wash it until you’re ready to use it. Moisture is its enemy. Store it in the crisper drawer, unwrapped or loosely in a plastic bag with a paper towel to catch extra moisture. It’s like putting it to bed with a tiny blanket.
And don’t store it next to apples or tomatoes—they release ethylene gas that makes eggplant age faster. They’re the drama queens of the fruit world. Give your eggplant some alone time, and it will last a whole week.
So next time you’re staring at that purple orb, just give it a squeeze, a look, and a sniff. You’ve got this. Now go make something amazing—but only if the eggplant passes the test.
