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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. You will need An eggplant
A paring knife A colander Salt A large pot Vegetable oil Tongs and a kitchen towel (optional).
Step 1. Cut the top from the eggplant with a kitchen knife, and then peel the skin off
with a paring knife. Step 2. Slice the eggplant into ½-inch slices. Step 3. 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. Spread
the slices on a towel and pat them dry before frying Step 4. Fry the eggplant in vegetable
oil in a large frying pan until the slices are golden brown. Step 5. Replace the fried
slices to the colander and serve as a nutritious side dish. Did you know Eggplant is a fruit,
and is classified botanically as a berry.