It typically takes around 4-5 minutes per eggplant to cook in the microwave. To tell when the eggplant is cooked through, look for a tender skin and soft, silky flesh.

Can you cook any eggplant in the microwave?

Eggplants can vary greatly in size, from the traditional purple globe to Japanese, plus small varieties such as fairy tale eggplants. You can microwave eggplants of any size, the only variable is cooking time. For smaller eggplants, try lowering the cook time to 2-3 minutes. For larger eggplants, you may need to add more time. Want to cook all of your varieties of eggplant at once? Chop the eggplant into even-sized pieces and cook them together with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Can you microwave eggplant instead of salting?

Yes, you can microwave your eggplant instead of salting it. Salting eggplant before cooking is a popular trick that works well for traditional cooking methods to draw out the moisture in the eggplant, but the microwave solves that very problem. The microwave targets the moisture that naturally occurs in eggplant, dehydrating it, and concentrating its flavors without adding salt. Use this trick to par-cook eggplant for ratatouille, eggplant parmesan, and more. Salting eggplant is not needed when cooking it in the microwave.

Can I freeze microwaved eggplant?

Absolutely! Cut the eggplant into a medium-size dice, then cook as suggested. Once the eggplant is cooked, allow it to cool then transfer to the 1/2 cup Anytime Freezer Trays and free for up to 1 month. You can freeze the eggplant already seasoned for a quick side dish.

How do I reheat frozen cooked eggplant?

Simply add the frozen pucks of eggplant into Anyday's versatile cookware, and cover them with the vented lid. Reheat for 1-2 minutes per puck until they're heated through. Once reheated, the eggplant will return to its tender, perfectly cooked texture.