How to cook the eggplant in trader joe's eggplant roll style?
I want to learn how to make similar style eggplant roll. I cook eggplant many times, but I have no clue how to make the eggplant moist but not wet. I see the eggplant in trader joe's eggplant roll, it is exactly what I want. Should I bake the eggplant?
Best Answer
We have used this recipe as a template for eggplant wrap type dishes.
In this recipe example they use a grill but you can also use a rack inside the oven either baking or broiling:
PREAHT a stovetop grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat.
CUT the eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 6 slices each eggplant).
BRUSH the eggplant slices evenly with olive oil on both sides.
GRILL the eggplant slices in batches for 3 minutes each side.
ALLOW to cool slightly
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What does eggplant taste like and how do you cook it?
Eggplant has a flavor similar to summer squash or zucchini: tender, mild, and sweet with a slight vegetal bitterness. Eggplant will absorb the flavor of whatever it's cooked with. Its texture is firm and spongy when raw, and meltingly tender when cooked (especially fried, smoked, or braised).Should I peel eggplant before frying?
Do you have to peel eggplant before you cook it? You don't. The skin is entirely edible, though with larger eggplants it can be a little tough. If your eggplant is young, tender, and on the small side, the nutrient-rich skin can probably be left on for skillet frying or braising.Do you rinse salt off eggplant before cooking?
Place it in a colander, sprinkle generously with salt (don't worry, you'll be rinsing most of it off before you cook it) and let it sit for about an hour. Before using, thoroughly rinse the eggplant and pat it dry. Although not all eggplant recipes call for salting it, saltingeggplant improves it in two ways.Trader Joe's EGGPLANT HUMMUS Copycat Recipe
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The trick is to draw out moisture from sliced eggplant before cooking - sweating and draining.
This isn't like sweating vegetables over heat - you salt both sides, and place between layers of paper towels for an hour or two. This will draw out the excess moisture while seasoning the eggplant - your roll will be less watery and less bitter.
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