Graffiti eggplant

Graffiti (also known as Sicilian) eggplant is a variety of Italian eggplant that has striped purple and white flesh, is less spherical and has a lower (some could even say squat) height. When selecting eggplant, especially ones with thicker skin, keep in mind that smaller is sometimes preferable for thinner skin and fewer seeds. Graffiti eggplants, in particular, have been engineered to produce sweeter flesh with less bitterness than their wild counterparts, according to Gardening Know-How. Because of the smooth interior, they are ideal for puréeing into baba ganoush recipes, but they're also delicious diced into French ratatouille dishes, where the softer textured flesh melts into a lovely butteriness.

These pleasantly fragrant delicacies with pleasingly creamy flesh cook quickly, so they work well when prepared hot and fast, as suggested by Leaf TV. They're also delicious when coupled with young cheeses, herbs like basil or oregano, and grilled meats. Graffiti eggplants are perfect for frying in oil since their tougher (less spongy) structure won't absorb as much oil, making them less greasy.