Spicy Eggplant Cutlets Recipes

SPICY EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Cook and stir the eggplant cubes until they begin to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the eggplant with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
• Heat 2 more tablespoons of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the onions just until they begin to soften, about 30 seconds. Stir in the garlic, and cook and stir an additional 30 seconds. Mix in the soy sauce, water, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar, and black pepper, and stir to form a smooth sauce. Return the eggplant to the skillet, lower the heat, and allow the vegetables and sauce to simmer until the eggplant is tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish, and give one final brief stir to combine.

SPICY SALISBURY CUTLETS WITH SWEET ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, red and green peppers, bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, chili powder, hot pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, dried basil, thyme and egg. Mix well. Shape the mixture into 4 patties. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Saute Salisbury steaks, about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove from pan and keep warm in oven. In the skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Saute the red onions for 3 minutes. Add the apple juice and honey. Saute until onions are golden brown. Serve relish over Salisbury steaks.

SPICY EGGPLANT CUTLETS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Slice the eggplant into one-inch thick round cutlets and sprinkle each piece with a bit of salt. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes, then gently rinse and pat dry.
• Arrange the eggplant cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Whisk together the remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper and brush this marinade onto each side of each piece of eggplant.
• Bake for 7- 8 minutes. Brush with marinade again, and turn pieces over, then bake for another 7 - 8 minutes.
• Heat oven to the broil setting, and broil for 2 - 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
• These are delicious on their own, but you could also serve with additional hot sauce, if you like.

HOT AND SPICY EGGPLANT PATTIES

Steps:

• Place the diced eggplant in a small deep bowl. Season with salt and compress with heavy object. Let it stand for approximately 1 hour. Squeeze out excess juice and set aside.
• In a small frying pan, begin to heat 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cracked garlic cloves, hot pepper. When fragrant, add the eggplant and diced mushrooms for approximately 3 minutes until brown and crisp. Discard the garlic.
• In a bowl, beat eggs, add grated cheese, black pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil, and parsley. Add the eggplant, mushrooms, 2 garlic finely chopped cloves, and bread crumbs, and mix thoroughly.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan or skillet. Wet your hands and begin to scoop 1/2 cup of mix to make patties. Start to fry when oil is very hot. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan and place on tray lined with paper towels to cool and absorb excess oil. Serve immediately.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH SPICY EGGPLANT RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Spread eggplant on the prepared baking sheet and roast until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Combine vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, fish sauce or soy sauce and sugar in a large bowl; stir to dissolve sugar.
• Add red and green peppers, onions, jalapenos, cilantro and the roasted eggplant; toss to combine and set aside.
• Season turkey with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add half of the turkey and sauté until golden brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
• Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan and cook the remaining turkey in the same manner.
• Spoon the eggplant relish over the cutlets and serve on a bed fresh salad greens.
• Enjoy!