SPICY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) IN CORNMEAL

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Spicy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) in Cornmeal image

This is one of my favourite ways to prepare eggplant. Can also substitute as meat in a vegetarian diet.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant
salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup fine cornmeal
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant into 1cm/ 1/2 inch slices.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and sit in colander for 30 minutes and allow to drain.
  • Wipe slices dry on paper towels.
  • Beat egg lightly in bowl with milk, spice and seasoning.
  • Spread cornmeal on a plate.
  • Heat oil for frying.
  • Dip each piece of eggplant in egg mixture and allow excess to drip off, dip the slice in the cornmeal and shallow or deep fry until golden brown.
  • Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm until all slices are fried.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 67.7, Sodium 62.2, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 8.8

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