• 4 aubergines
• flour
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• 1 finely-chopped

Slice the aubergines about ½ in. thick, lay them out on a flat dish, sprinkle with salt and put on a weight (this hastens the process of removing the moisture). After ½ hr. wipe them with a cloth, then coat them lightly with flour seasoned with cayenne and salt. Fry the onion in the oil or butter until