- 1). Wash the eggplant thoroughly under cold running water. Dry with a dish towel and place on a cutting board.
- 2). Cut the eggplant length-ways into slices 1/2 inch thick. Place two layers of paper towels over one of the baking sheets. Salt both sides of each slice and put them in a single layer on top of the paper.
- 3). Place another two layers of paper towel on top of the eggplant layer. Put the other baking sheet over the layers. Fill the mixing bowl with water. Place it on the top baking sheet.
- 4). Press the slices for half an hour. Remove the eggplant from under the baking sheet and paper towels, and rinse each slice quickly under cold running water. The eggplant is now ready to add to a dish.