Wondering how to cut eggplant? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you how to slice eggplant into rings and how to dice it.
Video: How to cut eggplant
Are you wondering how to cut eggplant but not sure the best way? Cutting eggplant is very simple; you can cut it into either rounds or dice it. We use this method all the time, like when we make our eggplant marinara or our grilled eggplant sandwich! Here’s our step by step guide for how to cut eggplant, including a video of me cutting eggplant in our kitchen.
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How to cut eggplant step by step
Step 1
To cut the eggplant into rings: using a large chef’s knife, slice off the top of the eggplant.
Step 2
Slice the eggplant into rings, the width called for in your recipe.
Step 3
To dice the eggplant: Using a large chef’s knife, slice off the top and bottom of the eggplant.
Step 4
Stand the eggplant up and cut thin slices lengthwise.
Step 5
Stack the slices and cut them into strips. Then turn the strips and cut them crosswise to the desired size.
And there you have it: how to cut eggplant into rings and dice it!
Let us know if you try our method for how to cut eggplant and tell us how it goes in the comments below.
Best chef knife & cutting boards
Alex and I are often asked about the best kitchen tools. And every time we answer, “A good sharp chef’s knife!” A good knife can drastically improve your time in the kitchen, and lasts for years (we’ve had our chef knives for 10 plus years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, as well as 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!
Video: Knife Skills, Gear, & How to Hold a Knife!
- 7″ Chef’s Knife — our best knife recommendation
- 10″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite large knife
- 8″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite affordable knife
- Paring Knife
- Serrated Knife / Bread Knife
- Non-Slip Wood Cutting Board (used in the video!) or Non-Slip Bamboo Cutting Board
- Non-Slip Plastic Cutting Board
- Knife Sharpener
- Drawer Knife Organizer — this is how we store our knives, and it’s even slicker than a knife block
Looking for eggplant recipes?
Now that you know how to cut eggplant, here are some of our favorite eggplant recipes for you to try:
- Easy Eggplant Pizza
- Baba Ganoush
- Best-Ever Eggplant Meatballs
- Tomato & Grilled Eggplant Stacked Sandwich
- Grilled Eggplant Salad with Yogurt
- Eggplant Involtini with Spanish Mojo Sauce
- Skillet Eggplant Marinara
- Grilled Eggplant with Herbed Quinoa and Cherry Tomatoes
- Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
- Beyond Baba Ghanoush: 36 of Our Favorite Eggplant Recipes
How to Cut Eggplant
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: About 4 to 6 cups 1x
Description
Wondering how to cut eggplant? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you how to slice eggplant into rings and how to dice it.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
Instructions
- To cut the eggplant into rings: using a large chef’s knife, slice off the top of the eggplant.
- Slice the eggplant into rings, the width called for in your recipe.
- To dice the eggplant: Using a large chef’s knife, slice off the top and bottom of the eggplant.
- Stand the eggplant up and cut thin slices lengthwise.
- Stack the slices and cut them into strips. Then turn the strips and cut them crosswise to the desired size.
- Category: Knife Skills
- Method: Cutting
- Cuisine: N/A
Keywords: How to cut eggplant, Cutting eggplant, How to slice eggplant
