Do you peel skin off eggplant before cooking?

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1. Do you peel skin off eggplant before cooking?
2. How do you peel and cut eggplant for eggplant parmesan?
3. Can you freeze baked eggplant parmesan?
4. What is the best way to store eggplant?
5. Should I soak eggplant before frying?

Do you peel skin off eggplant before cooking?

Do you have to peel eggplant before you cook it? You don't. The skin is entirely edible, though with larger eggplants it can be a little tough. If your eggplant is young, tender, and on the small side, the nutrient-rich skin can probably be left on for skillet frying or braising.

How do you peel and cut eggplant for eggplant parmesan?

0:141:01How to Properly Cut an Eggplant with Martha Stewart - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipCut the eggplant lengthwise into slices as thick or thin as you like to dice cut the slices intoMoreCut the eggplant lengthwise into slices as thick or thin as you like to dice cut the slices into strips. And then cut the strip's into cubes to remove any bitterness. Place in a colander.

Can you freeze baked eggplant parmesan?

Freezer Instructions: Prepare eggplant parmesan in a freezer-safe baking dish without baking. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, followed by foil. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer and allow to thaw in the refrigerator.

What is the best way to store eggplant?

Place uncut and unwashed eggplant in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator crisper where it will keep for a few days. If it is too large for the crisper, do not try to force it in; this will damage the skin and cause the eggplant to spoil and decay. Instead, place it on a shelf within the refrigerator.

Should I soak eggplant before frying?

I tend to soak the slices in a bowl of water with a couple of tablespoon of salt for about 30-45 minutes. It doesn't have to do with bitterness, but I find that in doing this, the fried eggplant turns out less greasy," Jenkins says.