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Red Curry–Marinated Japanese Eggplant

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Red currymarinated Japanese eggplants on a plate.
Photo by Christopher Testani

Japanese eggplants are smaller, sweeter, and faster-cooking than other types. If using globe eggplants, slice them into half-inch rounds.

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