Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> George Shirley > 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.
>>>
>>> But, thanks anyway. ;-)
>>>
>>> I feel the same way about Bell Peppers...
>>> There are just some foods that, even as an adult, I can't seem to
>>> develop a taste for.
>> Try the Japanese eggplant, no harsh or bitter flavor, no need to salt
>> and squeeze, just peel and cook. That's the only kind we grow anymore.
>> We've grown Ichiban variety for years and this year we're trying PingTung.
>
> Those long slender ones that look like a zucchini?

If there were purple zukes you would be right. <G> They're sweet
eggplant and easy to grow in most areas. Japan isn't exactly a tropical
country.