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Eggplant got slimy - moussaka

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dimi_pat

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I love moussaka when it is made well, but I think it's gross when it's not made well. Particularly, when the eggplant gets slimy, I can't eat it.

That being said, I have had many, many versions of moussaka that I thought were delicious. I got the recipe from one such person and unfortunately when I made it, the moussaka was slimy.

I have no idea what went wrong because I followed the recipe. However, the recipe was handwritten and the individual may have assumed I know how to handle eggplant. I don't. I am wondering if I overcooked it, or if I had to do something to the eggplant to drain out some of the moisture? Or maybe I overcooked it?!
 
PemiKanavos

PemiKanavos

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Staff member
Did you drain the eggplant? That would be the most obvious reason. Over cooking it would break it down making it mushy.
 
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Rhea

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Eggplant must be salted and left to sit for at least 20 minutes to release its moisture. Before frying, pat each slice dry with paper towels
 
k_tsoukalas

k_tsoukalas

Moderator
This is a mistake I have made only once - not salting and draining the eggplant. One has to get some of the moisture out so it doesn't get slimy.
 
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