How to Sweat an Eggplant

Eating the skin of an eggplant increases its nutritional value.

If you've ever tasted a bitter eggplant, it's enough to swear off the purple fruit all together. To remedy the situation, you can simply sweat the vegetable. Sweating refers to the addition of salt prior to cooking, which draws out some of the water in the eggplant, as well as the bitter components found inside.

Things You'll Need

• Eggplant
• Large, sharp knife
• Colander

Instructions

1. Wash the skin of the eggplant with water.

2. Trim off the ends of the eggplant and cut into desired size.

3. Place the eggplant into a colander.

4. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt.

5. Let the eggplant sit for about 30 minutes.

6. Rinse under water and use the eggplant for the recipe of your choice.

Tips & Warnings

• Always handle a sharp knife with caution to avoid injury.

References

• The World's Healthiest Foods: Eggplant
• Dave's Garden: Eggplant: Growing Basics and Benefits
• Saveur: Removing the Bitterness from Eggplant

Resources

• Eggplant Recipes