How To Cook A Whole Eggplant In The Oven
Instructions prepare the oven.
How to cook a whole eggplant in the oven. Instructions brush with olive oil. Eggplant is finished roasting when it is soft tender and collapsing. Place the eggplant on the baking sheet and put it into the hot oven.
Cut each slice in half the. Meanwhile heat the extra olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the onions. Pierce the skin in several places.
Brush the eggplant flesh with a bit of olive oil and put it face down on a baking sheet. After 30 60 mins wipe away the salt and moisture with a clean dish towel or paper towel and drain any liquid the sheet. Roast for 35 40 minutes or until the back of the eggplant looks collapsed and puckered.
Let the eggplant cool. Roast on a baking sheet until soft 35 to 45 minutes. Score the flesh drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Preheat the oven to 200c. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven then line it with foil. I like to cut them into 1 2 inch or so slices.
Slice eggplants open and scoop out flesh. Place in a baking dish in the oven cut side up for about 25 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and let cool.