African Garden Egg (African Eggplant / Solanum species)

27 august 2025

African Garden Egg (African Eggplant / Solanum species) — sometimes also called bitter tomato, Ethiopian eggplant, or garden egg. 🌱🍆

Here’s some information about it:

✅ What it is

• It’s a type of eggplant, but smaller and rounder than the purple variety.

• It can be white, green, yellow, or striped, depending on the variety.

• Very common in African and Asian cooking.

🌿 Nutrition

• Low in calories and high in fiber.

• Contains vitamins A, B, and C.

• Rich in minerals like calcium, potassium, and iron.

• Good for digestion and heart health.

🍲 Cooking & Uses

• Can be eaten raw (though slightly bitter).

• Often boiled, steamed, or fried.

• Used in stews, curries, and sauces.

• In some cultures, it’s also eaten fresh with groundnut paste.Nothing beats the taste of homegrown food! 💚