I know people who dont like eggplant try 'Tortang Talong' and loved it, so maybe you can try that
@mrukhin4 ай бұрын
Hi, Kiwi-master🤝🏻 eggplants are georgeous in pickled form, as "greek manzany" grab)) : you boil them 6-8min, cut them as envelopes, dehydrate some time by putting burden pressure. Then stuff with fresh carrots cut in straws, fresh garlic and fresh herbs ;- ). The brine alike tomatoes 2) As second variant you cut them round and roast till they are brown. Then put some fresh sour cream and tip of crushed garlic and, finally, you cover them by slice of fresh tomato ))) salt & black pepper to your taste 🤝
@NaomiJane804 ай бұрын
I love to pan fry with a bit of good olive oil and a little salt Also great to stuff with some meat bolognase sauce and a bit of Parmesan on top and grill
@edstraker84514 ай бұрын
What a beaut video. Thanks for putting all of your hard work into 20 minutes. I'm like you, I can't stand eggplant. Perhaps you could smother them in chillies to mask the flavour..?
@ZoraAisling4 ай бұрын
I never liked eggplant until I had it at a Chinese takeaway, cooked well with garlic and a little soy. But my tip for at home is cook it for at least twice a long as you think you should. I can't stand the texture of it still has any bite to it. You might like to wrap it in tin foil whole and pop it in the oven for 40 mins. The insides come out almost like a dip.
@joeodoherty39084 ай бұрын
Honestly mate, you don’t need to ask if we want to see a video on something, a video on everything all the time would be brilliant!
@shawnalajame78883 ай бұрын
This was every bit as agriculturally inspiring as Bob Ross was to the artistic. THANK YOU!! Keep them coming!!!!
@patrickdemarcevol4 ай бұрын
Eggplant, known as aubergine outside of America and as I can gather, NZ 😀The eggplant variety actually looks like an egg because it's white and in the shape of an egg, which most aubergines are not! A great vegetable in the Mediterranean cuisine, and absolutely delicious. If I may give you my favourite recipe (I'm a retired chef from the South of France) : cut the aubergines in thick slices (one centimeter), salt them both sides and let them get rid of their water for an hour, dry the slices on paper towel, then fry them in a pan both sides in olive oil, leave them to cool and then make little burgers with one slice bottom, then a slice of fresh goat's cheese, a slice of tomato, half a basil leaf and another slice of aubergine on top. Put all these on a plate, with a drizzle of olive oil and pepper. It's fantastic
@ziggybender91254 ай бұрын
This right here is the way. He left out one important part though, you want to fry both sides to be dark which takes maybe 5-6 min a side.
@patrickdemarcevol4 ай бұрын
5 to 6 minutes each side? Nah! That would be completely burned and enedible. You don't want them to be burned, just fried until golden, they must be soft and tender in the middle. You can turn them a few times so that you get the right colour.
@ziggybender91254 ай бұрын
@@patrickdemarcevolNah I'm going off of ThatDudeCanCook's video on it. I've tried it his way and with less color and his way is better tasting.
@patrickdemarcevol4 ай бұрын
@@ziggybender9125 Interesting conversation. I just checked the video you were referring to. I can imagine the bitterness of the produce when fried as black as he does. A matter of taste perhaps? Try it my way, you'll see 😀
@ziggybender91254 ай бұрын
@@patrickdemarcevolThere's no other vegetable or meat suggested to cook this way with. With specifically Eggplant it doesn't get a bitter burned taste, rather a caramelized taste that gives a lot more depth to the flavor while the middle remains nice soft texture. It would only take you a few extra minutes to just try it for yourself next time. Sonny in that video has high end restaurant experience, I wouldn't knock it till you rock it.
@kristofp724 ай бұрын
I never understood why italians call tomatoes "golden apples" but if they were orange when introduced it makes sense.
@N.N-Dimethyltryptamine4 ай бұрын
That was the fastest 20 minutes ever. Great to hear from you Kalem ❤
@morgie394 ай бұрын
There's something so satisfying about eating food you've grown yourself!
@blessingsfromthegarden4 ай бұрын
More videos like these please. Thoroughly enjoyed. Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲 😊.
@entourage85554 ай бұрын
Living the dream mate. Cooking and growing food in own beautiful garden❤
@kathybrandt60604 ай бұрын
I really enjoy this kind of video where you show us everything you’ve grown and what is your final result.
@angietaylor53114 ай бұрын
Yes to more videos going around the garden
@Melanin323 ай бұрын
Yes please continue to do these videos it was fun to see all the different food you grow
@PonderousPug4 ай бұрын
Yeah I'd love to see you taste test your peppers!
@matt59054 ай бұрын
We totally need more videos from you! ✨🌿 Amazing harvest! And your garden is stunning! I wish someday I can visit New Zealand and your garden 🏡
@jonaseckardt49524 ай бұрын
You Inspire Me to start a bit of gardening once I'm older and can have a little soil for myself! Love from Germany
@mathewblanc99364 ай бұрын
Beryl Shereshewsky has a great video on different eggplant dishes, highly recommend!
@aussiecountry93204 ай бұрын
This is my favorite channel to live vicariously through for all the fun things I cant grow in my zone and garden asthetics in general.
@banangnang4 ай бұрын
For eggplants, I think the biggest mistake people make is not cooking them enough and they end up a bit rubbery and stink. You need to REALLY cook them down to unlock the sweetness. My favourite (easy) method is to grill them on the barbie. Cut them lengthways about 2-3 Cm in thickness. Salt them and let sit for a half hour. No oil yet! Just salt and time. Then lay them on a very hot well oiled grill Cook them until they are what I call 'golden black'. Thick black grill marks and deep golden brown in between. You won't overcook them as quckly as you think so don't hold back on colouring them, this is what makes them sweet, a bit like caramelising an onion. When you're happy with the colour, set aside and let them cool for a few minutes. Then generously drizzle your best extra virgin olive oil all over them. Grind some pepper over them, chuck some chopped parsley over them, and you're done. This also goes great with other herbs, olives, capers, tomatoes, garlic, etc.
@TatyanaYurkhova4 ай бұрын
It is so much fun to watch! I was drooling for entire time!!!🤤
@Proud_zionist33 ай бұрын
Eggplants are awesome. Its very easy to grow and usually i pop them in the oven (or on the grill) sometimes with garlic until its deflated and mushi, when its colds you can peel it and mash it add thini ,lemon, salt and pepper . Its kind of a spread/salad . Also just fried Eggplant is awesome as a topping to a pita .
@bublhed4 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this type of format very much. My favorite way to prepare eggplant - specifically the slim type - is to boil them first. I prefer to peel them first but some do it after boiling. (Leave the stems on) After they have cooled flatten them gently with a fork. Dip them into some beaten eggs and cook them in a pan. I like to flavor some olive oil with scallions before cooking the eggplant. I’ve also cooked them in a little coconut oil.
@melsyoutube3 ай бұрын
19:47 what a beautiful shot!!! you live in paradise
@user-zb1yy2xm9v2 ай бұрын
💚 im really keen to see your garden continue to develop 💚
@carissa92353 ай бұрын
Love ashwaganda plant and all the different fruit and veggies you grow. NZ looks so beautiful!
@Tootoot-qd1ci2 ай бұрын
Sorry for being a bit late, but eggplants are amazing & a staple of middle eastern cuisine! If you love fermented foods, I highly recommend syrian Makdus! It’s basically boiled eggplants that you stuff with a mixture of crushed walnuts, peppers (usually chilli peppers but you can use bell peppers if you don’t like spice) & garlic, then you drown everything in olive oil & let ot ferment for at least a week & then you have the best breakfast food food ever on a summer morning! (As long as you’re ok with the garlic smell 😅) It’s definitely one of the most laborous recipes & you need to make it in bulk for it to be worth the effort, but I’d say it’s worth it 😁. But yeah! Hope you like it if you try it! (Also please look up a proper recipe because I’ve overlooked many steps)
@shastabare6026Ай бұрын
BABAGANOUSH! the most delicious and least eggplanty eggplant dip you can make.
@tildars4 ай бұрын
Beautiful garden. Loved this harvest and tasting video👍❤
@BelindaAmaro2 ай бұрын
How Awsome, I have never seen most of those fruits before. I just love growing too . But you have fruits that I never heard of. Wow really nice. 👍
@brendancull4 ай бұрын
Awesome to see your harvest, Calem! We are just starting seeds here in Canada, so it's quite inspirational to see the bounty you've had.
@miss_kolissa4 ай бұрын
Roasted eggplants are yummy. In the Caribbean we peel the skin, curry them, mash them and eat it with rice.
@sybillbaldauf21003 ай бұрын
Makes me jealous to see all your fruits and vegetables! I try so hard to get stuff growing in Bali. Some works, most not. Love your video.
@carolineashley74564 ай бұрын
Omg Littlefoot munching the tree star 😂🥹
@lisathiedeman44874 ай бұрын
What an amazing paradise! Awesome work!!❤
@Hhaahland44 ай бұрын
Eggplant Parmigiana, grilled on BBQ, in a Pasta sauce, an Italian friend would make a dish with fried eggplant patties covered in Passata and baked in oven, delicious and tasted just like meat.
@vishwanath-ts4 ай бұрын
This is life❤
@tomasosorno2664 ай бұрын
Please make more of these, maybe with a walk-around tour!
@MitchK_4 ай бұрын
I'm always impressed when you show off your garden, and your exotic plants you grow and eat. It's Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your hard work to the world man❤
@adelmhiri37474 ай бұрын
Baba gannoush , amazing dish to use and appreciate egg plant
@rugbyiant4 ай бұрын
Always a Highlight when I see your videos pop-up, I love how you grow things but don't actually like eating them....Keep doing what you are doing, it bring enjoyment to loads (100% defo me).
@PeterEntwistle4 ай бұрын
Wow, absolutely incredible, Kalem! I can't wait for this season. All the fruit trees are starting to bloom here, so it won't be long 🙌
@008ay.sumanth74 ай бұрын
You can make very good soup with Roselle leaves. Put some dried fish, water, salt, chilli and boil for like 20-30 mins. It tastes good.
@chubbz42114 ай бұрын
My dad has always loved growing chilies but has never quite been able to nail down the best methods for keeping them going and getting decent yields. A video on your reapers and such would be a great help. Love your work Kalem! Thank you for continuing to inspire so many of us to pick up a trowel and get our thumbs green!
@LindaDawkins-ux1vp3 ай бұрын
Amazing harvest.
@nickcalogaras32184 ай бұрын
great video mate, definitely keen for more garden tour/foraging videos
@vanessalake44684 ай бұрын
Wow so many fruits and veggies! Great content.
@Its_Just_Cirese2 ай бұрын
What I would do or anyone in Bengali families do is tempura battered eggplant you can season them in various way with tandoori spice or curry infused battered eggplant or you can sauté them with onions in oil, turmeric, cook them, then put coriander at the end and have them with rice, trust me, you'll be surprised... I hope this helps hun and thank you for showing us your videos they are great to binge watch 😊😬
@TheKiwiGrower2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea! Sounds yum
@orlando1a14 ай бұрын
A great video - please do more of them!
@natiusvideos79684 ай бұрын
Inspiring stuff. Can’t wait to find my own space and do some stuff
@EngelsNederfieleАй бұрын
For your glut of egg plant, try moussaka, traditional or vegetarian, also try making Brinjal pickle, it takes Aubergine to another level!
@7991noraA4 ай бұрын
Love your garden and the videos about it!
@fabe614 ай бұрын
More of this! So cool
@tangocat43703 ай бұрын
Love these harvest videos!
@kellynbtln82344 ай бұрын
Hey Caleb, awesome vid, first time I tried eggplant was like a lil burger. Slice in rounds, fry until soft, maybe search up how long to cook for. So these are like the bun with cheese and tomato in the middle. Sprinkle with salt. Very tasty
@ralfielicious4 ай бұрын
Really fascinating, thank you!
@cindystimson36324 ай бұрын
I love this type of video. Watching you gather, taste and talk about the different foods was glorious. Also, I got to hear about a lot of foods that I have never heard of.
@genbank63264 ай бұрын
Awesome what kind of plants you grew in your garden! Like your other videos it's a nice inspiration 😊 Also i had a good laugh at 6:00 My mind is ruined by the internet.😂
@taylorjones49394 ай бұрын
Love your channel and kind natural tone. Wish you would do more videos regularly. Great job.
@rakiyeaah3 ай бұрын
You can make pasta alla norma with eggplant! Or fry them up and put them on pizza! If you fry them it's important to salt and press them thoroughly to release the excess water. Anyway, great video!!!
@longuevalnz4 ай бұрын
Good luck with the roselles- I’m growing them too this year, Northland
@stephenwick7434 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching all of your videos. Your presentation is clear and straightforward and communicates your enthusiasm. Always a pleasure.
@SharonE12304 ай бұрын
Beautiful harvest❤
@unclebubbaknowseverything91434 ай бұрын
Absolutely Yes!! Can't wait for the tamarillo video as well. I've got 18 little trees I grew from one store bought fruit. I've been giving a few to my neighbors as gifts ... Also an update on the white sapotes would be awesome.. Howdy from Texas 🤠
@nbarbettini4 ай бұрын
I second all of this!
@tsu_draws10784 ай бұрын
Dyk the toothache plant's leaves are also edible, tastes refreshing and less tongue numbing. Its delicious in salads, chutneys and NE Indian dish like Singju. Btw the flowers can also be dried and used in recipes and also in flavouring chilli flakes and powder, when made the right way it really tastes O-so delicious 😋
@assafcohen31734 ай бұрын
First of all, great video! I love your videos. Also, it looks like you live in the Shire :) Everything about these videos calms me down.
@prubroughton18644 ай бұрын
I think the black skinned red inside looks like brunoro black my favourite 😊
@peetagrunkle5184 ай бұрын
I’m jealous over your cape gooseberries! I’m way down Southland way and I fear I won’t have any ripe before the frosts hit lol
@soutpilaar4 ай бұрын
Nice to see. I like garden tours. See many nice vegatables an fruit that you dont always find in shops
@ashtonhendrick89854 ай бұрын
Im a big fan of slicing up eggplant and then sauteing them with olive oil, salt, and cajun spice. Its weird, I know, but hey its pretty good.
@cristianandrei54624 ай бұрын
Here is the recipe of a traditional Romanian eggplant salad that I like a lot. (chat gpt helped me translate and format it, but I checked it to be sure and it's accurate). **Ingredients:** - 3-4 large eggplants - 3-4 tablespoons of mayonnaise - 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil - Juice from 1/2 lemon or to taste - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste - Optional: a few sprigs of finely chopped parsley for garnish **Instructions:** 1. Wash the eggplants and pat them dry. 2. Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. 3. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. 4. If using a grill, place the eggplant halves directly on the grill grates, cut side up. Grill for about 15-20 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft, turning occasionally for even cooking. 5. If using an oven, preheat it to 400°F (200°C). Place the eggplant halves, cut side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until the skin is wrinkled and the flesh is tender. 6. Once cooked, remove the eggplants from the grill or oven and let them cool slightly. 7. Using a spoon, scoop out the softened flesh from the eggplant skins and transfer it to a mixing bowl. 8. Mash the eggplant flesh with a fork or potato masher until it reaches your desired consistency. 9. Add the minced garlic, mayonnaise, olive oil, and lemon juice to the mashed eggplant. Mix well to combine. 10. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. 11. Let the eggplant salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. 12. Optional: Garnish with finely chopped parsley before serving.
@tomjay.4 ай бұрын
Love these videos man, I'm from Tasmania with a pretty similar climate to yours I imagine so it's an inspiration to see what you can do. Id be happy to do half as well as you one day 💪
@AJScraps4 ай бұрын
The best Kiwi video is the tasting video😂😆
@oxenrat4 ай бұрын
That peach with the dark leaves, dark skin and orange flesh is a Hiawatha. I have a few in Taranaki
@nbarbettini4 ай бұрын
I'm definitely interested in the tamarillo video once they are ripe! Just started growing a few varieties in my backyard garden but they are still too young to fruit.
@snowfuller75994 ай бұрын
Love these videos of yours. I like to stay with you on your jorney building your garden and food forest. Great to see you now reaping the rewards. Looking good. 👍
@Gwoose4 ай бұрын
Love your videos - i always see new varieties of fruit and veg I've never even heard of before! Very informative thank you!
@JeffrotheDude4 ай бұрын
I looove eggplant Parmesan, great way to cook them
@journeyoflife11884 ай бұрын
Thank you, so inspiring watching you harvest your produce! 😍
@apricotjuice58914 ай бұрын
i wish i had the climate for such a food forest
@PurpleLiam14 ай бұрын
I love your videos. They are so relaxing and informative, makes me wanna try so many different types of fruit and vegetables.
@risingtraditions4 ай бұрын
Yeah its great to learn all the interesting details about veges, like the stuff about the tomatoes, super cool! Keep up the good work!
@ThePotatoPlayz2 ай бұрын
I love harpest vids
@almostthere373325 күн бұрын
Kalem ... do you have a roadside stand? Seems you have so much produce at times, you must sell some at local markets or give away to family and friends? Fresh produce and a great variety!
@TheKiwiGrower25 күн бұрын
Not currently but I share with neighbours and family :)
@k.jespersen61454 ай бұрын
Whoa! Thanks for reminding me that it's time to start my watermelon seeds!
@yaminshaikh47023 ай бұрын
Really liked this video ❤️
@MilkManagesMonkeys4 ай бұрын
I love you man this is so awesome.
@sheilamailhes33294 ай бұрын
I make Eggplant Parmesan. My family loves it❣️ The secret is to slice the eggplant, sprinkle it with salt, and wait a few hours in the fridge. I let mine set overnight. It draws the bitterness out and makes a much more flavorful product.👍
@rowanwhite35204 ай бұрын
I always enjoy your videos! Thank you!
@arnanbassin41617 күн бұрын
Love it
@summerjones316_17Ай бұрын
Loved this video btw :)
@tottering-by-gently4 ай бұрын
I highly recommend ratatouille. It’s a great way to use up eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and zucchini, and combined they are somehow better than the sum of their parts.
@Shaden00404 ай бұрын
You can also roast eggplant on the grill in its own skin Which could you mash it up and add it to hummus I make Bubba Ganoush or you can grill it partially cook it and add it to spaghetti sauce It's a good way of substituting eggplant for meat if you're like a meat sauce but you don't want the meat you can use the eggplant which will thicken up the sauce quite well but you do want to skin the eggplant after you rose the seed basically roast it open it up scoop out the insides you'd also put them on skewers like kebabs and grill them that way Put a little teriyaki sauce on them or light soy sauce can you make eggplant farm Could they plant in the thin slices If they're fat cut them fat wise if they're long cut on lengthwise Blanche thumb for about 1020 minutes tops It's a little soft and layer them into your Parmesan or lasagna even you can make a point lasagna. of these recipes give you some good ideas for what you can use eggplants before
@Icummings094 ай бұрын
Filipinos grill the eggplant skin and cap on till blistered and black and then flatten the flesh, dip in seasoned scrambled eggs and pan fry till egg is cooked through.
@cyclonicsquid41896 күн бұрын
What do you put on your soil 🤯? It's amazing the amount of produce you've got!
@VanishIntoTheBlue4 ай бұрын
For the eggplant, you can try two Turkish dishes called Karniyarik and Imambayildi the later being vegetarian
@zai63732 ай бұрын
And now I'm jealous so much brooo btw I'm from Philippines....good video
@ferch524 ай бұрын
Awsome garden that´s because you add love to your labor keep up....
@cannedmusic4 ай бұрын
fresh basil, tomatoes, peppers...mmmm
@TitanUranusOfficial4 ай бұрын
My two favorite eggplant dishes are eggplant parmigiana and a dish I've only ever found in one asian restaurant (beef, eggplant in a beef and garlic sauce with indescribable comples flavor) so no recipe for that one. Eggplant parmigiana: Slice eggplant 1-1.5 cm medallions (skin on is fine, especially for thin-skinned white variety like yours). Drop in salted boiling water for about 1 minute *at most*, drain and lay on rack to dry. Dredge in a mixture of all-purpose flour, garlic powder, and white peoper, dip in egg, dredge in mix (half and half) flour and bread crumbs. Fry to golden brown (deep fry or pan, either works). Put back on rack, sprinkle with grated parmigiano (can also use some mozzarella with), put rack in 150 C oven just until cheese melts/starts to change color. Lay on top of sauced pasta, cheese side up. If you don't add meat to sauce most vegetarians can eat, and cheese substitute will please even vegans.
@DH-iv1ut4 ай бұрын
I let the fig a lot longer on the tree until they got a jammy texture, the best figs you will ever eat