On Tue 23 Aug 2005 04:34:45a, Nathalie Chiva wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:00:10 -0700, sf > wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:41:38 +0200, Nathalie Chiva wrote:
>>
>>> On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:56:22 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>
>>> What do you mean by "naked"? I still fry the eggplant (after
>>> steaming), but because of the steaming they don't drink much oil.
>>> I use that steaming tip every time I'm going to fry or grill eggplant
>>> (other than whole).
>>>
>>I eliminate the bread crumbs... so the eggplant is nekkid. Sometimes
>>I fry them, sometimes I just drizzle a little EVOO for flavor when I'm
>>layering.
>
> Ah. Without crumbs - why not. But without frying - much less taste
> IMO.

And without crumbs to form a crispy coating that contrasts with the sauce
and cheese, it has lost all appeal for me.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four,
unless there are three other people.