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From: Tracy Kennedy <[log in to unmask]>

> I was told that if you cut the eggplant in half first, put salt on it and
let
> the juices drain for an hour or so, that it removes a lot of the
bitterness
> in the eggplant.

Tracy, if you salt the eggplant slices, then cover ea. slice w/ paper towels
and a weight of some sort (like a heavy cast iron pan), it will take the
moisture and bitterness out.  I then fry the eggplant in olive oil and
season.

Kath