Jilo «2025»

To enjoy jiló, you have to know how to handle its bite. Common preparation methods include:

Cooking it with onions, garlic, and sometimes liver (a classic pairing in Minas Gerais). To enjoy jiló, you have to know how to handle its bite

Despite often being treated as a vegetable in the kitchen, jiló is botanically a fruit. It is a relative of the tomato and the common eggplant. While it originated in West Africa and was introduced to Brazil during the colonial era, it has since become deeply ingrained in Brazilian food culture, particularly in the state of Minas Gerais. The Flavor Profile To enjoy jiló

Many cooks slice the jiló and let it soak in salted water for about 30 minutes before cooking to "bleed out" the most intense bitter juices. Growing Jiló To enjoy jiló, you have to know how to handle its bite