Do you need to salt eggplant before cooking?

Table of Contents:

1. Do you need to salt eggplant before cooking?
2. Can you steam eggplant?
3. Can you microwave whole aubergine?
4. How do you cook Jamie Oliver aubergine in the microwave?
5. How long does it take to cook aubergine?

Do you need to salt eggplant before cooking?

No need to salt first. Most recipes for eggplant insist you salt it before cooking. ... If you're cooking it in some other way — roasting, grilling, steaming — salting has no effect. And when you are salting eggplant for frying, it takes a lot more than just a quick sprinkle and rinse.

Can you steam eggplant?

Set a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch simmering water. Add eggplant, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a platter and top with soy dressing, peanuts, and scallions. Serve warm.

Can you microwave whole aubergine?

Place the whole eggplant (do not cut it) on a plate and put it in the microwave for 7 minutes on full power (900 watts). ... Drizzle the inside of the eggplant with olive oil and lemon juice. Top with basil and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

How do you cook Jamie Oliver aubergine in the microwave?

Method

1. Prick the aubergines, then microwave in a covered bowl on high for 10 minutes, or until soft.
2. Meanwhile, pull the fat off the sirloin and place the fat in a large cold non-stick frying pan.

How long does it take to cook aubergine?

Score the flesh with a knife to make a criss-cross pattern. Brush the flesh side with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the aubergines, flesh-side down, in a grill pan or baking tray and grill for 10–12 minutes, until leathery and soft.