Instructions: If you pre-cook aubergine before frying it, you can dramatically diminish the amount of oil you use in frying. The way I do it is I wash and pare the aubergines, cut them in slices (maybe 1/2 inch thick), and steam them for 5 to 7 min (5 is good if you are later grilling them, 7 for frying,. The steaming can be made in advance). This way, instead of using 1/2 cup of oil to fry 2 lb aubergines, you only need 1 tbsp, even less if you have a very good nonstick pan.

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