Fried Eggplant Aubergine Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Peel 2 small eggplants and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Put 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl, beat 4 eggs in another bowl and put 1 cup breadcrumbs in another. Coat the eggplant in flour, then egg (let any excess drip off), then breadcrumbs. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side (add more oil if necessary). Drain on a rack and sprinkle with salt.

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 cubed Japanese eggplant and 3 smashed garlic cloves; stir-fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1 pint grape tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and a pinch of sugar. Top with a handful of chopped cilantro.
• Serves: 4; Calories: 110; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 12 grams; Sugar: 5 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 127 milligrams

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).

Steps:

• Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs each in 3 small bowls. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the egg and whisk to combine. Season the bread crumbs with the tablespoon of Essence and stir with a fork or your hands to thoroughly combine.
• Dredge each piece of eggplant in the flour, coating thoroughly and then shaking to remove any excess flour. Coat each piece with the egg, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture, pressing to make the bread crumbs adhere. Transfer the eggplant pieces to a rack or to paper towels to let them dry slightly before frying.
• In a deep, heavy skillet heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the eggplant pieces, in batches if necessary, for about 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle lightly with salt before serving. Serve with marinara sauce, or as desired.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Steps:

• Shake flour, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag.
• Pour oil into a large iron skillet over medium heat. Coat a handful eggplant slices with the flour mixture. Add to the hot oil; cook until crisp and light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until other side is browned, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove slices carefully and move to a plate or cooling rack; cover with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in crumbs, and place in hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• Put the cornstarch, the egg beaten with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the bread crumbs in separate small dishes. Dredge each eggplant slice in the cornstarch, coating it thoroughly and shaking off the excess, coat it with the egg mixture, and dredge it in the bread crumbs, pressing on the crumbs to make them adhere. Transfer the eggplant as it is coated to paper towels and let it dry slightly. In a deep heavy skillet fry the eggplant slices in batches in 1/2 inch of 375°F. oil for 1 minute on each side, or until they are golden brown, and transfer them with tongs to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle the eggplant lightly with the additional salt and serve it with the lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise, then cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Cover the eggplants with water, add the salt, and stir to dissolve the salt. Soak the eggplants for 5 minutes, then drain well.
• In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce with the sugar and sesame oil and set aside.
• Heat a wok or nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil, garlic, chile peppers, and eggplants and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water and continue stir-frying for 2 more minutes. Add the oyster sauce mixture and stir well to mix. Remove to a platter and serve hot or cold.

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.

Steps:

• Peel eggplant, and cut lengthwise into eight 1/4-inch slices.
• Sprinkle both sides of slices with salt; allow to sit 30 minutes.
• Rinse eggplant slices and pat both sides dry.
• Combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
• Place slice of cheese between 2 slices of eggplant, trimming cheese to fit.
• Dip eggplant-cheese sandwich in egg, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
• Fry in hot oil until golden brown, cooking a few slices at a time.
• Cut French bread into 5 to 6-inch portions (to fit length of eggplant).
• Split in half lengthwise; toast.
• Place lettuce and tomato on 4 slices of French bread; top with eggplant and remaining bread slices.
• Yield: 4 servings.
• Note: Fried eggplant slices may be served as a side dish or quartered and served as an appetizer with commercial (or homemade!) pizza sauce.

Steps:

• Heat oil in wok or large skillet on medium high.
• Add eggplant.
• After 1 minute, reduce heat to medium.
• Sprinkle with spice mixture.
• Stir.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes.
• Every minute, add about 1 T lemon-water.

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of eggplant rounds evenly with salt.
• Place on layers of paper towels and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Rinse and pat dry.
• Soak eggplant in buttermilk about 30 minutes.
• Combie flour and next 4 ingredients.
• Drain eggplant slices and dredge in flour mixture.
• Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into large cast iron skillet.
• Heat to 375 degrees.
• Fry eggplant 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Steps:

• For Fritter Batter: Sift 1 cup plain flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl.
• Add 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon oil and 3/4 cup lukewarm water.
• Beat until smooth.
• Let stand for 10 minutes then fold in stiffly beaten egg white. Use immediately.
• Wash and dry eggplant. I place paper towels over and under the eggplant to soak up all the liquid. Just keep changing them for a while until they quit getting really wet.
• Cut into 1/4 inch slices and spread out on trays.
• Sprinkle with salt and leave for 1 hour.
• Pat dry with paper towels and coat with flour or fritter batter. I like the fritter batter.
• Shallow fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp on each side - 10 minutes in all.
• Drain on paper towel and serve hot with Garlic Sauce (optional).