Eggplant---your suggestions

[bbqLuv]

I'm going to break out of my comfort zone and try my hand with cooking eggplant.

Simple easy and taste, your suggestions please.

thank you in advance

[theroc]

Eggplant is great ont he grill. Slice in about 1/2 inch slices, brush with olive oil, salt, pepper. Grill for a few minutes per side, don’t let it burn. Finish with some fresh herbs like basil, parsley, etc., or a simple vinaigrette.

[CaptainMike]

This, with the additional step of dry brining for an hour or so before grilling and blotting up some of the moisture with paper towels. The eggplant isn't so mushy then. I learned this from my Italian family. I also like to sprinkle with a little shredded parm and oregano before taking them off.

[mrteddyprincess]

You guys are describing what I would do and makes me want to go home and put some eggplant on the grill! B

[smokenoob]

This!

[Donw]

In my world there is just one way to eat eggplant. Whole slice, salted to remove moisture, dried off, coated in a panko/parmesan mix and then fried. Use to be my lunch everyday when I was sailing. No need to change out of your coveralls and shower before eating in the wardroom. Just stroll into the galley and the cook would hand you 3 or 4 slices wrapped in napkins and a cup of marinara for dipping and the bonus was that the fantail makes a great scenic lunch setting.

[smokenoob]

Bears eat eggplant, whatdayaknow!

[DavidNorcross]

Eggplant parm is delicious!

[bardsleyque]

Eggplant parm sandwich as well!

[texastweeter]

Babaganush!!!

[CaptainMike]

Isn't that a teenage wasteland...?

[texastweeter]

@CaptainMike

https://altonbrown.com/recipes/baba-ghannouj/

[Troutman]

CaptainMike, here's for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGHxIKa31Jk

[realdocBBQ]

Eggplant... same place as kale.

[realdocBBQ]

Not for a garden... I don't want to eat anything that grew from eggplant compost. lol

[smokenoob]

someone who hates fish never had good fish, just sayin’ …… 😉🤪😁

[realdocBBQ]

I dunno... lived in the Caribbean, been to some serious places down there, eaten all KINDS. Just not a fish fan. <shrug>

[HawkerXP]

Slice super thin.
Egg wash, dip in Italian breadcrumbs.
Fry. Dry on paper towls.

Can be used in eggplant parm or if I'm around eaten as is until Mrs. H catches me.

[LA Pork Butt]

In my opinion olive oil is the key to great eggplant flavor.

[Hulagn1971]

My mother used to make a great Moussaka. Man what a delicious dish.

[CaptainMike]

I made a lamb moussaka once after having it at a Greek restaurant. It was fantastic, but it took most of the day to prep and make.

[Hulagn1971]

CaptainMike it is definitely a labor intensive dish fo' sho'.

[Duanessmokedmeats]

Feed it to the pigs, if they will touch it.

[bbqLuv]

This little piggie went to the market
this little piggie bought eggplant
this little piggie sliced it up
this little piggie seasoned it up
All the little piggies ate it all the way home

[smokenoob]

never met a dog that would eat an eggplant…..

[FireMan]

I find it quest to find any recipe that gives it any taste let alone bein good. Worse than canned peas. Everbody keeps tryin to make somethin of it. In all my years, Not!!!

[cruiseplanner1]

Yup same with the dreaded zucchini that shows up everywhere

[smokenoob]

you eat canned peas? 🙄

[Spinaker]

Buy a steak, throw the 🍆

[MBMorgan]

It's been a (long!) while, but I used to make a pretty decent Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana:

INGREDIENTS
3 medium eggplants, peeled & sliced 3/4 inch thick
1/4-1/3 cup Olive oil
1-2 cloves Garlic, crushed
8 oz Mushrooms, Golden Italian, sliced thin
1 bunch Fresh basil
Fresh oregano
1-2 cups dry (not in water) Mozzarella cheese - 12 slices (same thickness as Kraft Single)
1-2 cups Parmigian cheese , grated
26 oz jar Pasta sauce, (1 mason jar) (Classico Portobello is pretty good)

DIRECTIONS
Infuse a cup or so of olive oil with crushed garlic

Optionally dry brine the eggplant slices for about an hour; then rinse and dry thoroughly

Brush both sides of eggplant slices with the garlic oil

Grill over direct heat until browned and cooked soft

Layer eggplant slices in 9x13 Pyrex baking dish
Build 1st layer :
> Cover with 6 slices mozzarella
> Add 1/2 oregano and basil
> Add 1/2 sauce
> Add 1/2 grated parmesan cheese
> Add 1/2 sliced mushrooms
**Build 2nd layer same as the first ... **

Top with remaining parmesan cheese and mushroom slices

Bake 45 min to 1 hour at 350 deg F, until bubbling and browned

Allow to rest & set; approx. 15-30 min.

[HawkerXP]

Ratatouille!

[Carolyn]

I don't have a recipe, but the only eggplant I liked was at a restaurant. It was an Italian inspired dish like maybe eggplant lasagne or something. There was tomato sauce and cheese and it was really good.