Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I've always liked aubergines but the method I'd always used of salting them then frying them was such a faff I gave up on them years ago. Then I came across a Jamie Oliver recipe which said just stick them in the microwave, skin/stalk & all - 7 mins for 2 medium or about 8 for a large. They come out lovely and squidgy, just right for scooping out and cooking in a ratatouille or anything else you fancy. Sorry if I'm the last on the planet to know about this but I'm so chuffed that they're so easy to cook after all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I've never heard of that until now. I have an aubergine in the fridge, I now know how it'll be cooked tomorrow night, will feedback to let you know what I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I have never tried that, but I certainly don't faff around with salting etc. I just slice and cook. Most aubergines are not bitter enough to need salting nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hope it works for you, Lizzy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I think aubergines used to need to be salted as they were bitter. The ones grown nowadays are sweeter so don't need the faff The micro method is a great idea though, so thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'll probably be shot for saying this, but I think aubergines are the world's most pointless vegetable I'm a veggie and when I eat out usually the only veggie option on the menu contains the only two vegetables I can't stand - mushrooms and aubergines - am I missing something - is there some secret to enjoying aubergines that has passed me by!!!??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'm with you Bramble. I like my veggies but aubergines and courgettes - yuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Phew, glad it's not just me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Must admit they don't have a lot of flavour so I know what you mean but if you add them to tomatoes, courgettes & peppers with lots of seasoning and herbs it does make a lovely ratatouille! I'm not having that about mushrooms though . I love them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Bramble - I'd love to know where you go to find aubergines as the veggie option on a menu?! I am also veggie and I LOVE aubergines, but I do also HATE mushrooms which seem to be the veggie option 99.9% of the time. I hardly ever see aubergines though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Bramble - I'd love to know where you go to find aubergines as the veggie option on a menu?! I am also veggie and I LOVE aubergines, but I do also HATE mushrooms which seem to be the veggie option 99.9% of the time. I hardly ever see aubergines though! I could do with some "aubergine love" coaching from you Lavenders_Blue!!!! Veggie option always seems to be "Aubergine and mushroom something or other" ... horrible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ugh, why contaminate a perfectly good aubergine with mushrooms?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
