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Salted Eggplant on tray

How to Salt Eggplant

Salting eggplant is key to managing the creamy texture of the vegetable. Proper salting reduces the bitterness of an eggplant.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

  • 1 medium size eggplant
  • 2-3 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

  • Peel the eggplant and slice into ¼-½ inch rounds, depending on how you'll be using the eggplant.
  • Salt the eggplant and let rest in a colander or on a rack for at least one hour.
  • Press or squeeze the slices a bit to remove any remaining liquid. Then pat them dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal · Carbohydrates: 7g · Protein: 1g · Fat: 0.2g · Saturated Fat: 0.04g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g · Sodium: 1165mg · Potassium: 262mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 4g · Vitamin A: 26IU · Vitamin C: 3mg · Calcium: 11mg · Iron: 0.3mg
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