When faced with the humble aubergine, there are (most probably) two things that cross your mind.
First of all, how is this purple vegetable even edible?
And secondly, how on EARTH do I chop it?
While we're unsure of what exactly is going on with that purple facade, we do happen to know all the tricks of the trade when it comes to wielding a knife and chopping up this intriguing foodstuff.
Enjoy!
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