1.Cut eggplant lengthwise in quarters. Slice each quarter lengthwise as thinly as possible (1/8 to 1/4 inch) and place in a large colander. Sprinkle evenly with salt and let sit for 1 hour to draw out moisture. Rinse, drain and pat dry.
2.In a shallow baking dish, combine 1/4 cup water with sugar, vinegar, oil, tamari, paprika and chipotle. Add drained eggplant and let marinate 1 hour, stirring several times.
3.Preheat the oven to 250°F. Fit 2 racks into 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Oil the racks lightly with spray oil. Place eggplant slices on the racks in a single layer. Bake about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until eggplant is dry and golden brown.
4.Let cool before serving. (Eggplant will crisp upon cooling.) Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
Make your own ELT(Eggplant-Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) sandwiches!