Usage patterns
茄子を焼くto grill eggplant
In summer, I like to grill eggplant and eat it.
茄子を炒めるto stir-fry eggplant
I stir-fried the eggplant and seasoned it with miso.
茄子の漬物pickled eggplant
I love the pickled eggplant my grandmother makes.
茄子を煮るto stew/simmer eggplant
If you simmer eggplant in dashi broth, it becomes soft.