Fried Eggplant
Eggplant is technically a fruit, not a vegetable, and is a member of the nightshade family.
This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Eggplant
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 unit Egg
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them sit for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, place the flour. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fried eggplant slices from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the fried eggplant hot as an appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.