How to Cut Eggplant

Wondering how to cut eggplants? Here’s a step-by-step guide and video showing you how to slice and dice eggplant.

Video: how to cut eggplants

Wondering how to slice eggplant but not sure what the best way is? Slicing eggplant is very easy; You can slice or dice it. We use this method all the time, e.g. B. when we make our Aubergine Marinara or our Grilled Aubergine Sandwich! Here’s our step-by-step aubergine slicing guide, including a video of me slicing aubergines in our kitchen.

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How to cut eggplant step by step

Step 1

Slice the eggplant: Using a large chef’s knife, cut off the top of the eggplant.

2nd step

Slice the eggplant to the width specified in your recipe.

step 3

To dice the eggplant: Using a large chef’s knife, cut off the top and bottom of the eggplant.

step 4

Stand the eggplant upright and slice thinly lengthways.

step 5

Stack the slices and cut into strips. Then turn the strips over and cut crosswise to the desired size.

And there you have it: how to slice and dice eggplant!

Let us know if you try our eggplant slicing method and let us know how it works in the comments below.

Best chef knives and cutting boards

Alex and I are often asked about the best cookware. And every time we reply: “A good, well-sharpened chef’s knife! A good knife can greatly improve your time in the kitchen and last for years (we’ve had our chef’s knives for over 10 years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, along with cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!

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Looking for eggplant recipes?

Now that you know how to cut eggplant, here are some of our favorite eggplant recipes to try: