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Originally Posted by Newshinyme
Since I was getting a little bored with my usual produce rotation, I decided that I should be brave and try a different fruit or vegetable every week.
This week's adventure is eggplant.. I have never eaten it (at least not knowingly), so I have no clue how to prepare it. I figure I might be able to grill it, but I am not sure.
Any suggestions, recipes?
Thanks
For me, the key to any eggplant dish is to remove the potential bitterness. Cut the eggplant long ways into 1/4 inch slices and generously salt both sides. Place them on a wire rack above a sheet pan or some paper towels for around 30 minutes. The salt will extract some liquid and most of the bitterness. Rinse off the slices and dry them before using in a dish. Cut back on any salt called for in the recipe as the eggplant will retain some.
The slices work well for grilling but also for baking. Lightly oil each side and bake on a sheet pan at 300* F until tender. Grilled or baked,either way makes a great subsitute for pasta in a lasanga.