How to Cook Eggplant

Intermediate 10 min 34 steps 22746 views Rating: 4.2/5 Published: 2026-05-10

Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1/2-inch slices.. Lay the eggplants on a platter lined with paper towels and sprinkle them with salt.. Prepare a batter of a cup of flour, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 pepper.

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1

Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1/2-inch slices.

Step 1

Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1/2-inch slices.

2

Lay the eggplants on a platter lined with paper towels and sprinkle them with sa

Step 2

Lay the eggplants on a platter lined with paper towels and sprinkle them with salt.

3

Prepare a batter of a cup of flour, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4

Step 3

Prepare a batter of a cup of flour, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 pepper.

4

In a separate small bowl, whisk one or two eggs together.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk one or two eggs together.

5

Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or dutch oven to 350°F (176.6°C).

Step 5

Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or dutch oven to 350°F (176.6°C).

6

Working one slice at a time, dip the eggplant pieces in the egg, then coat them

Step 6

Working one slice at a time, dip the eggplant pieces in the egg, then coat them in the flour mixture.

7

Use tongs to place the battered eggplant slices into the hot frying oil.

Step 7

Use tongs to place the battered eggplant slices into the hot frying oil.

8

Let the eggplant slices cook until lightly brown on one side.

Step 8

Let the eggplant slices cook until lightly brown on one side.

9

Remove the fried eggplant slices with a slotted spatula to a paper towel lined p

Step 9

Remove the fried eggplant slices with a slotted spatula to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

10

Serve the fried eggplant immediately with the sauce of your choice.

Step 10

Serve the fried eggplant immediately with the sauce of your choice.

11

Wash the eggplants, peel them, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 11

Wash the eggplants, peel them, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

12

Lay the eggplant pieces on a platter lined with paper towels and sprinkle them w

Step 12

Lay the eggplant pieces on a platter lined with paper towels and sprinkle them with salt.

13

Heat a little cooking oil in a wok or shallow frying pan.

Step 13

Heat a little cooking oil in a wok or shallow frying pan.

14

Add the eggplant and other ingredients of your choice, like chopped onions, snow

Step 14

Add the eggplant and other ingredients of your choice, like chopped onions, snow peas, or carrots.

15

Season the stir fry with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 15

Season the stir fry with a pinch of salt and pepper.

16

Stir the eggplant and other ingredients constantly and quickly with a spatula or

Step 16

Stir the eggplant and other ingredients constantly and quickly with a spatula or spoon until cooked to the lightly browned stage.

17

Serve over white or brown rice.

Step 17

Serve over white or brown rice.

18

Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1-inch slices.

Step 18

Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1-inch slices.

19

Lay the eggplants on a platter lined with paper towels and sprinkle them with sa

Step 19

Lay the eggplants on a platter lined with paper towels and sprinkle them with salt.

20

Using a basting brush, brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil.

Step 20

Using a basting brush, brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil.

21

Sprinkle on the spices of your choice.

Step 21

Sprinkle on the spices of your choice.

22

Place the oiled eggplant slices on a medium hot grill.

Step 22

Place the oiled eggplant slices on a medium hot grill.

23

Cook the eggplant slices for about 3 minutes on each side.

Step 23

Cook the eggplant slices for about 3 minutes on each side.

24

Remove the eggplant slices with a spatula onto a plate.

Step 24

Remove the eggplant slices with a spatula onto a plate.

25

Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC).

Step 25

Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC).

26

Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1-inch slices or chunks.

Step 26

Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1-inch slices or chunks.

27

Oil a casserole dish or baking pan with olive oil.

Step 27

Oil a casserole dish or baking pan with olive oil.

28

Bake the eggplant until the edges and top are brown, about 20 minutes.

Step 28

Bake the eggplant until the edges and top are brown, about 20 minutes.

29

Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Step 29

Remove from the oven and serve hot.

30

Wash, peel, and chop the eggplant into chunks.

Step 30

Wash, peel, and chop the eggplant into chunks.

31

Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove.

Step 31

Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove.

32

Add the sliced or whole eggplant to the boiling water.

Step 32

Add the sliced or whole eggplant to the boiling water.

33

Cook at a slow simmer until the eggplant is softened, about 8-15 minutes.

Step 33

Cook at a slow simmer until the eggplant is softened, about 8-15 minutes.

34

Season the eggplant with salt, pepper and additional spices of your choice.

Step 34

Season the eggplant with salt, pepper and additional spices of your choice.

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