There's a scene in Season 7, Episode 5 of the eternal animated sitcom "The Simpsons" in which perpetual 8-year-old Lisa Simpson announces to her family that she will no longer eat meat of any kind.

She explained that vendors usually opted for the easier method of deep-frying instead of pan-frying, which is a healthier way of preparing this dish. “Vegetables such as aubergine take a longer ...