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    Can you bake eggplant and mozzarella together at the same time?
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    If you try to bake a slab of eggplant with mozzarella on it, the mozzarella will burn before the eggplant cooks. You can bake them together, but either cut the eggplant very thin or put the mozzarella on after the eggplant cooks a little while.
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    I can't salt foods because of health challenges, so how else can the water come out?
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    You can put the slices in the microwave on a towel, then press out the remaining water with a flat pan.
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    Do I need to bake the eggplant before mixing it with other ingredients?
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    It depends what recipe you are using, and what the recipe specifically calls for. Consult your recipe for specific cooking instructions.
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    Can I make eggplant Parmesan with the baked slices?
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    Yes, but don't delay. The eggplant, like a peach or banana, oxidizes when cut and will turn brown to grey. You could try lemon juice or "fruit fresh," but that would change the outcome.
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    What difference will it make if I forget the oil?
    Community Answer
    The eggplant will be drier and slightly less flavorful, but still good.
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    If I want to add tomato sauce, can I cook an eggplant with sauce at the same time? How long do I cook it?
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    Yes, you can. Bake the eggplant according to the above instructions, then add sauce and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
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    Can I bake eggplant with brown sugar and butter?
    Community Answer
    You could, but I'm not sure how good it would taste.
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    Can I use regular salt if I don't have sea salt?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. It's just not considered to be as healthy as sea salt but it works just the same.
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    How do I draw moisture out of eggplant without salt or a microwave?
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    You can try a dehydrator. Monitor the progress. Too long will result in eggplant chips.
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    Do I cover eggplant while baking?
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    You could, but if you do, the eggplant will keep its water, change its color and it may not look as eye-catching as in the images. The result may be a soft, shapeless eggplant.
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    After salting the eggplant and rinsing, do I need to add more salt before baking?
    Community Answer
    I always do. Just make sure you rinse off the initial salting.
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    Do I cover the eggplant with foil while baking?
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    If you do so, it will be very moist. If you prefer a slightly crisper version, then bake it uncovered. If you have this, use the pizza setting on your oven.
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