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["Trim ends and peel skin from eggplant.", "Slice eggplant into 1/4"" rounds.", "Sprinkle with salt and layer in colander.", "Place a plate with a weight on top and let drain 35-40 minutes.", "Pat slices dry with paper towels.", "Spread flour on a flat plate or sheet of wax paper.", "In a wide shallow bowl, beat eggs and water until well blended.", "On another plate or paper, combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper.", "Dredge eggplant slices in flour.", "Dip in beaten egg, then dredge in seasoned bread crumbs; pat gently to help crumbs adhere.", "In a large frying pan, heat 1/2 c olive oil over medium heat.", "Add 3-4 slices of eggplant at a time and cook 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.", "Remove eggplant to drain on paper towels while cooking remaining slices.", "Add remaining oil to pan as needed.", "Spread 1/2 c marinara sauce over bottom of 13X9"" baking dish.", "Place a single layer of eggplant on sauce.", "Spread 1/2 c besciamella sauce over eggplant; top with 1 cup marinara sauce, 1/4 c mozzarella, and 2 tbls parmesan cheese.", "Make 3 more layers, ending with the parmesan cheese.", "Bake 30 minutes at 350, until bubbly and brown on top.", "Let stand 5 minutes before serving."]
