
Filipino · Vegetarian
Crispy Eggplant
lunchdinnerVegetarianDairy-FreeNut-Free
Ingredients
- Egg Plants1 large
- Breadcrumbs1 cup
- Sesame Seed1¾ oz
- Eggs2
- SaltTo taste
- PepperTo taste
- Vegetable OilFor frying
Instructions
- 1
Slice eggplant into 1 cm (0.4-inch) slices.
- 2
Place them in a bowl and sprinkle them with salt.
- 3
allow them to sit for 30 minutes to render some of their liquid and bitterness.
- 4
After 30 minutes wash eggplant slices from salt and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- 5
In a large bowl/plate place breadcrumbs and sesame seeds.
- 6
In another bowl beat 2 eggs with pinch salt and pepper.
- 7
Heal oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- 8
Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in crumbs, and place in hot oil.
- 9
Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 10
Drain on a paper towel.