Chef and Slow Food Hunter Valley leader Amorelle Dempster will have eggplant relish with sourdough for shoppers to taste from 2pm.

The move aims to raise awareness about the benefits of eggplant, and prove it can be very tasty. 

To make the dish at home yourself follow the recipe below:

The vegetable is in season and can be used in a variety of dishes. For more recipe ideas click here.

An eggplant picked today will last for more than two weeks without even being put in the fridge. 

The Slow Food Earth Market in Maitland starts at 2pm and runs until 7pm. 

Pick up a wide range of produce at the market.