I threw my eggplant slices straight into the pan for years: the day I salted them first, they barely soaked up a drop of oil

I threw my eggplant slices straight into the pan for years: the day I salted them first, they barely soaked up a drop of oil

For years, eggplant slices absorbed every drop of oil in the pan until one simple step changed everything: salting them first. The science behind this kitchen secret reveals how a few minutes of prep work can dramatically reduce greasiness and improve texture.