Fried Eggplant With Powdered Sugar

Eggplant, the other squash!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  oil, for frying
• 2  eggplants, young-sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  cup flour, adjusting to make a light batter
• 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. In a large skillet, preheat oil. Season the eggplant with salt.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Whisk in the sugar and a pinch of salt. Add flour to make a light batter. Soak the eggplant slice in the light batter.
3. Remove the eggplant from the batter and gently lay in the hot oil. Pan-fry the eggplant for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Serve the eggplant immediately with powdered sugar.