Funghetti (Italian Fried Aubergine)

My mother used to cook this when we lived in Italy, saying it was the only way my brother and I would eat aubergine

1 large aubergine, cut into 1cm cubes

1 large clove of garlic, crushed 

2 tbsp olive oil

Toss the aubergine in 1/2 a teaspoon of salt in a colander.  Place a small side plate on top and weight down with a several cans for 30 minutes. 

When the time is up best up the oil in a frying pan. Squeeze any liquid out of the aubergine and fry over a medium heat until golden brown. 

Stir through the garlic and fry for a minute or so before serving. 

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