Cheesy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This may be served as an appetizer with pizza sauce, or for a tasty sandwich, layer between toasted French bread slices! Ingredients:
1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds) |
salt |
1 cup dry breadcrumbs |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
1 loaf french bread (16-ounce) |
lettuce |
1 tomato, sliced |
Directions:
1. Peel eggplant, and cut lengthwise into eight 1/4-inch slices.
2. Sprinkle both sides of slices with salt; allow to sit 30 minutes.
3. Rinse eggplant slices and pat both sides dry.
4. Combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
5. Place slice of cheese between 2 slices of eggplant, trimming cheese to fit.
6. Dip eggplant-cheese sandwich in egg, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
7. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, cooking a few slices at a time.
8. Cut French bread into 5 to 6-inch portions (to fit length of eggplant).
9. Split in half lengthwise; toast.
10. Place lettuce and tomato on 4 slices of French bread; top with eggplant and remaining bread slices.
11. Yield: 4 servings.
12. Note: Fried eggplant slices may be served as a side dish or quartered and served as an appetizer with commercial (or homemade!) pizza sauce.
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