How to remove the acridity of eggplant! Soak in water or sprinkle with salt

1.	Remove the stem and gunk from the eggplant and cut it into pieces.
2.	Let it soak in water for 10 minutes
3.	Drain and cook
4.	Or sprinkle salt on sliced eggplant.
5.	After a few minutes, when water floats away, wipe it off.

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Eggplant is fresh and tasty, but it has acridity, so remove the acridity before cooking. This will prevent them from becoming soggy and discolored. In this article, we will introduce two methods of removing eggplant acupuncture depending on the method of cooking.

Remove

the stem and the stem of the eggplant.

Reference link】 How to remove the stem and gunk from eggplant


Cut into desired shape and size.


Fill a bowl with water and add the sliced eggplant. It is better if you press the eggplant with your hand once to make it float in the water.



After 10 minutes in the water, drain thoroughly and cook.


This method is recommended when using eggplant for simmered dishes, soups, pickles, etc. to remove the scum. When frying or deep frying eggplant in oil, we recommend sprinkling salt on the eggplant to remove the scum instead of exposing it to water. 2.

2) Salt to

remove the scum Lay the prepared and cut eggplant on a flat container, such as a bat, without overlapping.


Sprinkle a little salt on the cut ends of the eggplant and let stand for a while.


After 2 to 3 minutes, the water will start to rise to the surface, so wipe it off with kitchen paper. When the water is thoroughly removed, it is ready to cook.



This method is suitable for frying and deep frying because the excess water can be removed along with the scum. If any water remains, the oil will splash, so the key is to wipe it off thoroughly.

Remove the scum according to the cooking method, and enjoy the whole eggplant! If you cannot eat the eggplant right away, freezing it is also an option. Please refer to our other article " How to Freeze and Store Eggplant ".