How To Prepare Eggplant ?

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Eggplants are not only delicious, but also very nutritious. This vegetable can be prepared in a variety of ways. Eggplants can bruise very easily and that is why they should be handled gently. This versatile vegetable can be stored whole in the refrigerator, if you place it in a perforated bag. This way you can store an eggplant for at least a week without spoilage. More..

How To Prepare Eggplant ?

Eggplant is relatively easy to prepare. Its peel too can be eaten. So, there is no need to peel the skin off unless the recipe demands it. In case you need to peel the skin, use a vegetable peeler after cutting off the stem. Cut off the stem of the eggplant first.

Next, slice the eggplant. Slice vertically. This will prevent the eggplant from absorbing more oil during the cooking. Horizontal sections tend to absorb more oil when cooked. Rub salt liberally over the slices, and let them sit in a colander for about an hour. The moisture from the eggplant will be removed by this method, and the eggplant will stay firm on cooking. After an hour, squeeze the eggplant dry and wash it under running water to get rid of excess salt. Squeeze it dry once again. Now the eggplant is ready for cooking.

If you want to cook the eggplant whole such as roasting it, apply a little oil all over the eggplant. Next, pierce it with a fork or paring knife in two or three places to let the moisture escape as the eggplant cooks. Now place it in the oven or other source of heat. The skin will gradually turn black and fall away. Immerse the cooked eggplant in cool water until it cools enough for you to handle it safely. Peel off any remaining skin. It should come off easily at this point.

Now prepare the eggplant the way the recipe calls for. Eggplant is a delicious vegetable that is full of nutrition and fiber.