Tsakonian aubergine Τσακώνικη μελιτζάνα
Slender, striped Arcadian aubergine famed for its sweet, melt-in-the-mouth flesh and lack of bitterness.
- Type
- fruit and veg
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- local aubergine
- Where
- Peloponnese
- Season
- summer
- Price
- €
Taste and texture
Delicately sweet and mild, with very little of the bitterness found in rounder varieties. The flesh is soft, melting, and cooks quickly.
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How to buy
Select slender, striped aubergines with bright green calyxes and smooth, unwrinkled skins.
Look for the PDO seal and the Leonidio or Tsakonia geographic origin on the crate.
The rules in short
Grown in the coastal plain of Leonidio in Arcadia, distinguished by its elongated shape and light purple striping.
Serving ideas
- Fried in light olive oil and seasoned with sea salt
- Baked with tomato sauce, onions, and feta
- Charred whole over coals for smoky spreads
Substitutes
Graffiti aubergine, Italian long aubergine.
Cooked in
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