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Default Oil sponge problem: how do you fry eggplant?

In article .com>,
"Pete C." > wrote:

> 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.


I've never tried that, but wouldn't that make it too salty?
I've been living low sodium now for nearly 17 years so am sensitive to
that.
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