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betty's grilled eggplant slices

Recipe by
Betty Bramanis
Sydney

Don't buy grilled eggplant slices for your gourmet sandwiches, pasta sauces and salads - make your own in just minutes! I live in an area rich with Greek families. This recipe was given to me from a past neighbour. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

yield serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For betty's grilled eggplant slices

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • oil spray

How To Make betty's grilled eggplant slices

  • 1
    Cut the woody top off your eggplant. Slice into 1/3 inch (about 1 cm slices)
  • 2
    Layer the eggplant in a colander. between each layer sprinkle with salt. The salt removes the bitterness. Leave for 20-30 minutes - liquid will come out of the eggplant.
  • 3
    Wash each slice, removing all salt and pat dry.
  • 4
    Heat your panini style sandwich press and spray with a little oil. Lay eggplant slices on the hot base and close the lid. Cook for 90 seconds - or until cooked.
  • 5
    Continue until all the slices are cooked. Cool and use or cool, cover and refrigerate.
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