also: ながなす
noun
long, slender eggplant
Refers to the elongated variety of eggplant, as opposed to rounder types. Common in Japanese cuisine.
長ナスは焼きナスにすると美味しい。
Long eggplants are delicious when grilled.
このレシピには長ナスを2本使います。
This recipe uses two long eggplants.
Compound of 長 (long) and 茄子 (eggplant), describing the elongated shape of this variety.