2021年9月21日 · Jilo Brazilian eggplant goes by a myriad of names: African eggplant, scarlet eggplant, bitter tomato, mock tomato, garden egg, and Ethiopian nightshade. Jilo, or gilo, eggplant is commonly found throughout Africa from southern Senegal to Nigeria, Central Africa to eastern Africa, and into Angola, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Jiló (Solanum gilo) is a type of eggplant popular in parts of Brazil. This plant is originally from Africa (Sękara, A. et. al. 2007) and was brought to Brazil with the slave trade. Jiló is also a staple in parts of Africa, where it is called garden egg in Eng ish and aubergine in French, among many other names in African languages.

Due to its appearance and bitter taste, jiló has always been a controversial vegetable in Brazil, often associated with simple or low-cost food. However, it is widely used in Brazilian cuisine and enjoyed by many people, especially in the Northeast and Center-West regions.

This comprehensive guide aims to equip you with the knowledge necessary for successfully growing Jilo Brazilian eggplant, ensuring you can relish its delicious fruits right in your own garden. Before we delve into the cultivation techniques, let’s explore the …

The scarlet eggplant is a fruiting plant of the genus Solanum, related to the tomato and eggplant. Its green fruit is known as gilo (Brazilian Portuguese: jiló, from Kimbundu njilu). It was once treated as a distinct species, Solanum gilo, but it is now known to be a cultivar group of Solanum aethiopicum (the Ethiopian Eggplant or nakati).

2022年11月6日 · Jilo (Solanum gilo), also known as tropical eggplant, is a solanaceous plant grown in West Africa where in some countries it is known as “garden eggs”. It is also grown as a minor crop in central and southern Brazil. Its principal use is in vegetable stew (ratatouille) and sweet and sour mixes with chicken and pork.

Jilo grows to the same size as the typical eggplant; 4-8 inches. When young, they have a soft green outer cover and pale green flesh. Mature and ripe fruits are yellow or red but as most people in Brazil prefer the young bright green fruit. When cut, jiló’s flesh has a similar texture to the eggplant’s. But, you’ll notice its pulp is denser.

2008年10月14日 · Jilo is available at many Latino and Brazilian markets here in the United States. Though it looks a bit like eggplant, it's firm inside, and does not get salted before cooking. Figure on one per person. Serves 6. 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large or 2 medium onions, cut in half, then thinly sliced 6 jilo, stems removed, thinly sliced into rounds

2010年10月26日 · These small, green, egg-shaped cousins of the tomato and the eggplant (all members of the Solanaceae family) are a common sight in the markets and supermarkets of Brazil. In English it's known variously as Gilo, Scarlet Eggplant, and in West Africa where it originated, it's often called "garden egg."

Jilo Comprido Verde is a popular Brazilian eggplant variety that produces massive yields of oval-shaped, light green fruit averaging 3 to 4 inches in length. Translating to "long, light green eggplant", this variety is traditionally harvested while still light green in color, long before the fruit have acquired their final red coloration.