Cook sliced eggplant in a cafe press and cook both sides evenly and quickly.
(Mara's note: When purchasing eggplant, select fruit which is shiny, firm and heavy, and has a green stalk. When eggplant is young and fresh, it will not be bitter and therefore does not require salting and rinsing before cooking. It is important to keep in mind that if the eggplant has not been salted and rinsed, it will absorb more cooking oil).
(Mara's note: When purchasing eggplant, select fruit which is shiny, firm and heavy, and has a green stalk. When eggplant is young and fresh, it will not be bitter and therefore does not require salting and rinsing before cooking. It is important to keep in mind that if the eggplant has not been salted and rinsed, it will absorb more cooking oil).