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Peggy76
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- Member since Mon 13 Nov 06
Soggy aubergines
Hello all
I have tried many a time to cook with aubergines, in pasta, curries and so on, including in the Pasta alla Norma recipe from Jamie's Italian cookbook, but I can never get the aubergine to taste right, or have a nice texture. It's always a bit soggy and unappetising (no offence to Jamie's recipe -I'm sure it's me!).
Any tips would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks
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#2 Fri 16 Feb 07 10:12pm
Tanya
- From Scotland
- Member since Thu 15 Jul 04
Re: Soggy aubergines
Hi Peggy....
Sounds as if you are using too much oil. Aubergines are like sponges and really soak up oil.
I use a pastry brush and coat the slices of aubergine with a little oil, then put them into a really hot griddle pan and cook on both sides. Just brush on a little more if you think it is necessary.
Hope this works for you.
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#3 Sat 17 Feb 07 5:50am
GeoffP
Occupation Retired Clergy & Computer Consultant
- From Bradford, West Yorks
- Member since Mon 03 Jul 06
Re: Soggy aubergines
It helps if you salt the aubergines first todrain off the juice.
Just cut aubergine as you wouldnormally, then put it in a colander with plenty of salt. Leave to drain, rinse, pat dry and fry in very little oil.
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