1.   This difference became more pronounced the longer the eggplant had been salted.

2.   Although off-season eggplant must be salted to reduce its bitterness, the fresh local varieties available now are quite sweet and can be cooked right after slicing.

3.   Most recipes call for salting the eggplant, then weighting it for only a short time.

4.   Some may wonder whether or not to salt the eggplant.