Cut the eggplant in half or into multiple pieces (depending on what the recipe calls for), place in a colander and sprinkle liberally with fine salt. Place a plate on top and weigh it down with a ...
But the fruit is a delicate one, and if mushy, flavorless, or chewy eggplant haunts you, you're not alone. Before cooking fresh eggplant, generously salting to draw out excess moisture is a game ...
It's also notorious for absorbing oil when it's fried, but that's not a problem with this recipe, where the eggplant is steamed. Mix the cooked eggplant and the sauce at least 30 minutes before ...
Pat the eggplant slices dry ... Simmer over medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, for about five minutes. Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.