"Nathalie Chiva" wrote in message
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On Wed, 14 May 2008 19:19:55 -0700, "TammyM"
wrote:

I was just talking to my mom about an eggplant/tomato/spinach/feta dish I
make. She said "sounds good. Eggplant is too much work". I asked her
what
she meant and it seems that she thinks that one MUST salt/drain eggplant
to
remove "bitterness". Not my experience. I don't even peel eggplant if it
isn't waxed (like peppers and cucs are waxed).

Do you salt/drain eggplant? Always? Sometimes (and if so, what are the
criteria for salting?)? Never?

Nope, but I often steam it (already cut into pieces) for 8 to 10
minutes before using it. It makes for very tender eggplant which
doesn't drink much oil.

Thanks, Nathalie. Now THAT'S a great tip I can use! I love my eggplant but
damn does it soak up the oil....

TammyM