Eggplant is widely used in recipes from around the world from Asian to Western European. Tremendously versatile, eggplant is great for grilling, fryin... See moreg, roasting, or baking in the oven. In this video, you’ll learn how to cook eggplants. You’ll see what to look for when choosing eggplants at the grocery store and learn when eggplants are in peak season. We’ll show you how to peel an eggplant and discuss the pros and cons of salting the eggplant slices before cooking. You’ll see a great method for making sure your eggplant slices aren’t overly saturated with oil when you bake or fry them—so they’ll be healthy with less fat and a better taste and texture.