Deep-Fried Eggplants in Light Sauce

Eggplants are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, and belong to the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes and potatoes.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Deep-Fried Eggplants in Light Sauce

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Asian, Mediterranean Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplants
• 100 gram All-purpose flour
• 50 gram Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 cup Water
• 2 sliced Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cut the eggplants into thin slices.
2. In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Dip each eggplant slice into the flour mixture, coating both sides.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Fry the coated eggplant slices in batches until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove the fried eggplant slices from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. In a small saucepan, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
8. Arrange the fried eggplant slices on a serving platter and drizzle the sauce over them.
9. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.