- After cutting the ends, split the eggplant lengthwise.

- Score down the length of each half.

- Score horizontally at a slight angle.

- Sprinkle the surface with coarse salt.

- Sprinkle the bottom of a paper-lined pan with rock salt and place the eggplant cut-side down.

- Leave the eggplant to degorge.

Classic knife cuts for eggplant.
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