1. First wash the eggplants. 2. Cut into circles 4–5 mm thick or as required by the method of further preparation. 3. Place the eggplants in a bowl, sprinkle generously with coarse salt and leave for 10-15 minutes. Salt will draw out the bitterness from the eggplant. 4. Rinse the eggplants and place on a paper towel. Vegetables are ready for further processing.