Fried Crispy Eggplant Recipe Recipe For Zucchini

FRIED ZUCCHINI AND EGGPLANT SLICES

Steps:

• Rinse eggplant, cut into slices and sprinkle each slice with plenty of salt. Let rest 15 minutes, then rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Heat 5-6 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry eggplant for 2-3 minutes on both sides until golden brown. If needed, add more oil to the pan. Watch eggplant carefully while frying to ensure equal cooking on both sides. Remove eggplant from pan and place on absorbent paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
• Rinse zucchini, cut lengthwise into slices and cut in half crosswise. In a second pan heat 3-4 tablespoons oil and fry zucchini over low heat on both sides until golden brown, turning frequently so they do not become too dark on one side. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, arrange zucchini and eggplant on a plate and season with pepper and thyme. Serve warm or cold as desired.

FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick slices. Line two large sheet trays with paper towels and lay the slices on top in a single layer. Season with a light sprinkle of salt all over both sides of the eggplant. Set aside for 45 minutes, then pat each slice dry with a paper towel.
• Meanwhile, place the flour on a plate. In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In another wide, shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
• Working 2 to 3 eggplant slices at a time, dredge in the flour to coat completely, dip in the egg mixture, then coat in the panko breadcrumb mixture.
• Preheat the oven to 200°.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet filled with about 1/4-inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Heat until very hot (about 350 degrees). Working in batches, cook 4 to 5 slices of eggplant in a single layer until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes total. Remove from the oil and transfer to a wire rack set over a sheet tray (or a sheet tray lined with paper towels). Hold the fried eggplant warm in the oven. Continue to fry the eggplant slices, adding more oil as needed to the skillet.
• Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt to taste. Serve alongside marinara sauce if you like.

CRISPY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Peel eggplant and slice into 1/4 inch slices.
• Add salt to egg and beat.
• Add cheese to breadcrumbs.
• Dip eggplant slices into cornstarch and shake off excess.
• Dip into egg.
• Press breadcrumb onto slices.
• Fry till golden.
• Salt to taste.