Omelet wrote:
>
> In article .com>,
> "Pete C." > wrote:
>
> > > > > What am I doing wrong?
> > > >
> > > > You're trying to fry eggplant.
> > > >
> > > > Try a non fried recipe, there are plenty and they are generally a lot
> > > > better.
> > >
> > > <lol> That's the first thing I thought about too when I saw this thread.
> > > ;-) My sister generally uses it for Eggplant Parmesan. Mom used to
> > > make a killer egg plant soup/stew.
> > >
> > > I personally don't care for them, but I can still prepare them for
> > > others...
> >
> > A lot of people think they don't like eggplant, when in reality they
> > have only every tried mediocre fried preparations.
>
> No, I've tried it prepared steamed, baked, fried, stewed and made into
> eggplant parmesan.
>
> I still can't stand it. It has a harsh flavor that just does not appeal
> to me.

That harsh flavor goes away if you salt the eggplant first to remove the
bitter juices.