Berinjela deve ser embrulhada em plástico e refrigerada. Vai durar 5-7 dias desta maneira.
Ele também pode ser congelado de 6 a 8 meses com o seguinte processo:
- Wash eggplant, peel and cut into 1/3 inch slices;
- Blanch (plunge into boiling water) for four minutes in 1 gallon of boiling water to which 1/2 cup lemon juice has been added (to prevent discoloration) and chill quickly in ice cold water;
- Drain off excess moisture, package in airtight containers or freezer bags and freeze immediately.
Fonte: StillTasty