“I would recommend that you slice the eggplant into thin slices ... Lanuzza says if you want to preserve the eggplant fresh, leave it whole until you are ready to use it.
Don't plan on chopping your eggplant until you're ready to use it, either, since sliced vegetables spoil faster. If you do have leftover sliced eggplant, store it in an airtight container in the ...