Eggplant

[RustyPrincess]

How do you cook eggplant?

Was thinking of roasting it with some other veggies, but I am not sure how long it takes to cook

 

[2cute2shy]

Ok there's quite a few things you can make

Deep fried with fresh cream and roti , thats my fav

 

[murraybiscuit]

i generally prefer to peel the skin first, otherwise it can go hard.

your auntie will tell you to prepare it like so:

1. slice it like a tomato (1.5cm slices)
2. lay the slices on paper towel
3. sprinkle with salt to "draw out the bitter taste"
4. turn it over again after 10 min and repeat the process.

i've found the salt and paper towel bit to make no difference, so don't waste your time.

i would do one of the following:
1. cut into slices, fry and eat with the rest of your fry up in the morning (not my first choice).
2. cut into smallish cubes and add to peppers, sweet potato, butternut, baby marrow, garlic, red onion, herbs and a drizzle of olive oil, toss and roast in the oven at 180 for 30 - 40 min (turn half-way through)
3. create your own ratatouille using brinjal, tomato, onion etc for use in the mincemeat part of a lasagna dish.

 

[Pooky]

Hey I've always cooked it the salt way!! LOL

 

[Hot_Chocolate]

I also always do it the salt way. just remember to rinse it before using it

I like to make a batter, and dip it in there, then fry it in a pan with a bit of oil

 

[Conradl]

Sticky fried with Garlic. Not sure how to make it, but it is my second favorite eggplant recipe (after my wifes who makes them best )

 

[Imagine...]

I have some too, and was planning to cook them up tomorrow. Trying to decide between aubergine melanzane and aubergine parmigiana. Will let you know once I make it tomorrow what I've decided

 

[flarkit]

Slice thickly (1cm+), coat with dried herbs (oreganum, or thyme, or mixed herbs), drizzle with olive oil and braai over medium heat. I reckon 5-10min per side. Delicious!