Fried Eggplant

• 1 round eggplant
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 c. water
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 c. cracker or bread crumbs
• Oil for frying

1. Cut eggplant into thick slices.
2. Soak sliced eggplant in salt and water and let stand for at least 1/2 hour.
3. Take eggplant out of water; drain and wipe dry.
4. Butter the slices of eggplant; dip in beaten egg.
5. Coat with grated cracker or bread crumbs and fry until light brown.

NOTE: Inexpensive, simple, delicious!