How long does it take to make Fried eggplant?
Slice eggplants about 1 cm thick, sprinkle with salt and leave on paper towels about 15 minutes to draw out liquid; pat dry and fry in very hot oil on both sides until browned.
Step by Step
| # | What to do | How long |
|---|
| 1 | Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry slice the eggplant in batches, on both sides | 20 min |
| 2 | Transfer slice the eggplant to paper towels | 1 min |
| 3 | In a small bowl, mix the garlic and salt, arrange the eggplants on a plate and pour the sauce over them | 1 min |
How to Tell It's Done
Tips
- Fry in batches without crowding: crowded slices cool the oil and turn soft and greasy.
Common Mistakes
- What you brown (meat, patties, schnitzel) goes into hot oil: in lukewarm oil it soaks it up and comes out greasy. For onion and garlic that you soften, oil heated over medium or low heat is enough; do not wait for it to smoke.
More Ways
- Transfer the fried eggplant to paper towels, arrange on a plate and pour over a sauce of crushed garlic with salt and lemon juice.
- Pat the eggplant dry well before frying and fry until golden brown; serve with olive oil, salt and a little crushed garlic on top.
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