My family's favourite egg plant recipe is fried. I peel the egg plant and cut in 1/4 inch thick round slices. I dip each slice in a beaten egg and coat in fine bread crumbs. I put a little vegetable oil (about 1/8 to 1/4 inch) in my electric frying pan and cook until golden and crispy. I remove them from the pan onto a plate with paper towel. Onto another plate with a little dab of butter and salt and pepper and yum!