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
A kitchen towel (optional)
Steps
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.
STEP 2 Slice the eggplant
Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch slices.
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.
Spread the slices on a towel and pat them dry before frying.
STEP 4 Fry the eggplant
Fry the eggplant in vegetable oil in a large frying pan until the slices are golden brown.
STEP 5 Transfer back to colander
Replace the fried slices to the colander and serve as a nutritious side dish.
Eggplant is a fruit, and is classified botanically as a berry.