How to Cook Eggplant
Eggplant is a delicious, hearty, and versatile food. One of the easiest and most satisfying ways to prepare eggplant is to fry it up.
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You Will Need
- An eggplant
- A paring knife
- A colander
- Salt
- A large pot
- Vegetable oil
- Tongs
- A kitchen towel (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Top and peel eggplant
Cut the top from the eggplant with a kitchen knife, and then peel the skin off with a paring knife.
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Step 2
Slice the eggplant
Slice the eggplant into ½-inch slices.
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Step 3
Place in colander
Place the eggplant slices in your colander and sprinkle them with salt, making sure to cover every slice. Then weigh down the eggplant with a large pot for at least one hour to flatten it.
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Spread the slices on a towel and pat them dry before frying
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Step 4
Fry the eggplant
Fry the eggplant in vegetable oil in a large frying pan until the slices are golden brown.
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Step 5
Transfer back to colander
Replace the fried slices to the colander and serve as a nutritious side dish.
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Eggplant is a fruit, and is classified botanically as a berry.
