Dinner

Crispy Eggplant

Golden, sesame-crusted eggplant slices fried until crisp and tender.

  • 45 min
  • 280 kcal
  • Vegetarian
  • Filipino

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

Crispy Eggplant

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Slice the eggplant into 1 cm (0.4-inch) slices.

  2. Step 2:

    Place the eggplant slices in a bowl and sprinkle them with salt.

  3. Step 3:

    Let the eggplant sit for 30 minutes to release some of its liquid and bitterness.

    30 min
  4. Step 4:

    After 30 minutes, rinse the eggplant slices to remove the salt and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

    30 min
  5. Step 5:

    Place the breadcrumbs and sesame seeds in a large bowl or on a plate.

  6. Step 6:

    In another bowl, beat the 2 eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  7. Step 7:

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.

  8. Step 8:

    Dip the eggplant slices in the egg, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture and place them in the hot oil.

  9. Step 9:

    Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

    2–3 min
  10. Step 10:

    Drain the fried eggplant on a paper towel.

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