Lebanese stuffed eggplants can be made using various types of eggplants including Globe, Japanese/Chinese, Indian, and Italian. Note, the type of eggplant will change the amount of rice filling needed. For this specific recipe, Chinese/Japanese eggplants have been used. When selecting an eggplant, factor in the best way to serve it. E.g., if you are using globe eggplants, these are very large.