Of Asian origins, eggplant is thought to have been eaten both raw and cooked in Southeast Asia. When raw, eggplant is bitter, tough, and chewy, but when cooked the vegetable turns sweet with a rich, nutty flavor, and tender, even creamy texture. There are a few different eggplant varieties, with the largest being the most common. A slender, thin-skinned purple variety has the most delicate flavor. Can be ordered as vegetarian; but here at UDOM KHMER, our chef can prepare your dish with beef, chicken, fish, grounded pork, pork belly or shrimp.