01.06.09
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Jilo: A Montenopolis Delicacy

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The Jilo, or Garden Egg is a very particular small eggplant. Particular in its growing season, its shape and color and its flavor. It is prized by local Brazilians to the point of a buying frenzy in mid to late August when it is harvested.

People wait for places to open to buy them; they'll outbid each other for bags of them. Most of all they beam with excitement and happiness as they walk away with small nuggets.

They are sliced, put in a little oil, a little water and sauted for about 10 minutes; they are often cooked with chicken.

They are sour and don't have the best aroma, but they are certainly clamored after — and can go for more than $5 a pound.

Posted By: patrick phillips
Categories: Brazilian Community Elio Silva Farming Food Jilo Norton Farm

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