I wash the eggplant first, then cut it into 1/2" slices with the skin on cutting off the ends. Using a rectangle baking dish, line the bottom of the dish with slices of eggplant filling in spaces with eggplant slices cut in half. Salt the eggplant. Drizzle olive oil on layer. Cook in microwave for 15 to 20 minutes at 50 percent. If you have more than one eggplant, it may take longer, check it until its tender. Its delicious.