Golden Fried Eggplant Aubergine And Cabbage Recipes

OVEN FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Combine first 2 ingredients, stir well.
• Spread evenly over both sides of eggplant slices.
• Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl; dredge eggplant in breadcrumbs mixture.
• Place eggplant on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake@ 425 degrees for 12 minutes.
• Turn eggplant over; and bake an additional 12 minutes or until golden.

FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Preheat oil in pan on medium till a splash of water sizzles on it.
• Put everything in a giant freezer ziploc bag EXCEPT the eggplant, oil and eggs.
• Skake it up well.
• Lightly beat eggs in a bowl.
• Dip eggplant slices in egg and add to bag about 3-4 at a time.
• Shake them up good.
• Place battered slices in hot oil.
• flip after 2 minutes.
• Remove when browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
• Continue until all slices are done.
• I always make this with pasta, garlic bread and my stuffed mushrooms (recipe posted).

DEEP FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• In 3 small bowls: put flour in the 1st, egg and 1/2 teaspoons salt (whisked together) in the 2nd, bread crumbs and remaining seasonings in the 3rd.
• Cut eggplant in 1/4 inch thick slices and then quarter slices.
• Dredge each piece of eggplant in the flour, coating thoroughly, then shaking off excess.
• Dip in egg mixture, then press into bread crumbs.
• Transfer to a rack or paper towel to allow them to dry slightly.
• In a deep heavy skillet, heat 1/2-3/4 inch of oil to 375 degrees F.
• Fry the eggplant in batches for 1 minute on each side or until golden.
• Drain on paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt before serving if desired.
• Serve with dipping sauce.

ULTIMATE FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Beat egg in a small bowl along with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Put cornstarch in a second small bowl and breadcrumbs in a third.
• Cut eggplant crosswise into slices approximately 1/2-inch thick.
• (If you prefer thinner slices, that will work fine, but you may need additional cornstarch and bread crumbs to get everything coated well.) Dredge each slice in cornstarch, coating thoroughly on both sides.
• Tap gently against the side of the bowl to knock off excess.
• Dip eggplant in beaten egg, coating each side lightly but thoroughly.
• Dredge in crumbs, pressing firmly enough that the breading sticks.
• Allow coated eggplant to dry briefly on paper towels.
• Pour enough oil in a heavy skillet to cover slices about halfway.
• Heat to 375 degrees.
• Fry eggplant for one to two minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt.

SOUTHERN BATTERED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Slice eggplant, not too thin, and place in a colander.
• Salt and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Sift dry ingredients together.
• Combine milk and eggs; beat into dry mixture.
• Dip eggplant into batter and fry in oil at 375° until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels, serve warm.

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.