how do u cook eggplant and how do u know when its ready? ive tried and it tastes n looks like rubbish! can anyone tell me EXACTLY how to cook it so i dont mess anymore up??
2006-09-08 21:50:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Remove the green spikey bit on the end.
Slice thinly 1/2" slices sprinkle with salt and leave to stand for 30 mins. this will remove some of the water and bitterness.
Make a light batter, coat the aubergine slices with the batter and fry in hot oil.
This is just one of many methods and is popular here in Spain as a tapas.
I have other recipes, just send an email.
2006-09-08 22:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by Brian H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can always fry it. But I tried to lighten it and sauteed some chopped onions, sweet red peppers and garlic. To this I added about 3/4 to 1 cup of vegetable or chicken broth. I added a med sized eggplant that I cubed (I leave the skin on...you can peel if you'd like.) I threw in a can of kitchen ready tomatoes or you could use stewed. I layered this in a casserole dish with mozzarella and/or cheddar cheese about 1-1/2 to 2 cups shredded. I bake this @ 350 for about 20-30 min.
(I have even added some uncooked small pasta (cappellini, elbows) to the eggplant mixture before baking it and my family loves it.
2006-09-09 04:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by mammy22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eggplant is a weird veggie to cook, as it can get really greasy, while not actually getting tender Here's a website for you:
But in the meantime; if you're just starting w/eggplant I recommend peeling it, and tossing it with olive oil and then sauteing it. You have to be careful again (to not get rubbish taste!) to make sure it's not STEAMING, but frying or sauteing. It's different to navigate, but once you do it right, you'll know and it's worth it!
2006-09-08 22:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sidoney 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is my longtime favorite. Split an unpeeled eggplant lengthwise down the center. Scoop out a part of the inside and chop up the eggplant flesh that you just scooped out. Take your favorite meatloaf recipe and add the scooped out/chopped up eggplant flesh and add to the meatloaf mixture. Then stuff both eggplant halves with the meatloaf mixture and bake until done. You can also heat up your favorite spaghetti tomato sauce and when the eggplant is done smother both halves with the sauce for an additional flavorful variation.
2006-09-09 06:00:22 · answer #4 · answered by COACH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I find eggplant a little bland served on it's own so prefer it in ratatouille myself.
It tends to absorb the flavours of the other vegetables.
Here's a nice site with plenty of recipes for eggplant:
http://www.taunton.com/finecooking/pages/c00161.asp
2006-09-08 22:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by lesliegibbon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fry it in some extra virgin olive oil with some peppers and zucchini and onion. When it's soft it's cooked.
2006-09-08 21:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by wildgroovymunky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slice it into medallions and lightly bread it with flour, and then fry it. Yummy.
2006-09-08 21:55:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY THIS WEBSITE THEY HAVE GREAT RECIPES. landolakes.com
2006-09-09 05:27:13 · answer #8 · answered by tinkerbell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋