Best Pan Fried Eggplant With Buffalo Mozzarella White Anchovies And Raisin Pinenut Relish Recipes

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PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT



Pan-Fried Eggplant image

This pan-fried eggplant recipe is a delicious way to use some eggplant, fresh or older! While it may say it serves four, you might want all this to yourself.

Provided by Kidchen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 13m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup plain bread crumbs
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
oil for frying
1 eggplant, cut into 1/8-inch slices

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1367.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, WHITE ANCHOVIES, AND RAISIN-PINENUT RELISH



Pan-Fried Eggplant with Buffalo Mozzarella, White Anchovies, and Raisin-Pinenut Relish image

Categories     Bread     Sandwich     Side     Fry     Vegetarian     Mozzarella     Raisin     Buffalo     Eggplant     Anchovy

Yield makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant, cut into 12 rounds
Kosher salt
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 slices country bread
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 pound buffalo or regular mozzarella, cut into 12 slices
4 ounces (16 small fillets) white anchovies, marinated in vinegar and olive oil (not saltcured), such as boquerones or alici
Raisin-Pinenut Relish (page 194)

Steps:

  • Distribute the eggplant on a sheet pan in one layer and generously salt on both sides. Lay another sheet pan on top of the eggplant and place a heavy object on top to add pressure. Set aside for 1 hour. Remove the weight and transfer the eggplant to paper towels and pat dry.
  • Add the oil to a large hot skillet, making sure to cover the entire bottom of the pan with about 1/8 inch of oil. Add the eggplant just before the oil starts to smoke-it should sizzle as the eggplant is dropped in and the eggplant should brown pretty quickly. Once the eggplant is golden on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes, remove from the oil and transfer to paper towels. Allow the eggplant to come to room temperature or to cool completely.
  • Grill the bread slices on one side only. Rub the grilled side of 4 of the slices with the garlic. Top with the eggplant, followed by the mozzarella, the anchovies, and the relish. Top with the remaining 4 slices, cut into halves, and serve.

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