Transform your fried eggplant into a more enjoyable and delicious dish! This recipe of crispy eggplant is a sure hit to the family!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 pcs large-sized eggplant
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 pcs egg
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp paprika powder
• 1/8 tsp black pepper powder
• Cooking oil, for frying

For the dipping sauce (optional):

• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 2 tbsp natural yogurt
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves
• 1/8 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Extra virgin olive oil, a drizzle

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Cooking Procedures:

Step 1

Cut the eggplant into slices 1/2″ thick and then into 1″ wide.

Step 2

Lay eggplant sticks on a layer of kitchen paper to avoid overlap. Pour the salt all over and then cover them with another layer of kitchen paper. Place a weight on it for 30 minutes to squeeze out the excess water.

Step 3

Remove the weight and the kitchen paper. Season the eggplant sticks with black pepper and paprika powder. Then pour cornstarch all over.

Step 4

Beat the eggs in a flat dish and pour the breadcrumbs on another plate. Coat the eggplant sticks with the beaten eggs and successively on the breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Heat a large pan with cooking oil and fry the sticks until golden brown.

Step 6

To make the dipping sauce, mix the sour cream with the yogurt, salt, and black pepper powder. Top with coriander leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

“Simple ingredients prepared in a simple way – that’s the best way to take your everyday cooking to a higher level.”

-Jose Andres

Try this delicious recipe too: Crispy Fried Isaw Recipe

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