Bitterness and toughness of fried eggplant due to not salting it before frying

Salting eggplant before frying

When frying eggplant, bitterness and toughness may appear if it is not salted before frying. The reason behind this is that eggplant contains certain chemical compounds that make its taste bitter, in addition to its tough texture. To avoid this problem, it is advised to cut eggplant into slices or cubes as desired, then sprinkle salt on it and leave it for at least 30 minutes. Salt will help draw moisture out of the eggplant, reducing bitterness and making it softer when fried. After that, eggplant can be washed with water to get rid of excess salt then dried well using paper towels before frying.