"Christopher Green" > wrote in message
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> (Tampa Florida) wrote in message
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> > Can it eaten raw?
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> Not many people like it that way. Raw eggplant reminds me of Styrofoam.
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> > Will it bake in my toaster oven well?
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> Slice, rub with olive oil, grill until tender.
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> Chris Green
Don't forget the salting. In my experience good quality eggplant does not
need salting to draw out the bitterness but it does help the texture by
drawing off a lot of the water. Sprinkle both sides of 1/2 to 1" slices with
salt and let sit on a rack for 1-3 hours. Rinse to remove salt then pat dry
with paper towels.
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