Galatoire's French Fried Eggplant

Galatoire's Restaurant in New Orleans is more than just a place to eat. It's a place to see and be seen! I have never dined there without starting with a plate of fried eggplant. It's legendary! Serve with powdered sugar or garlic aioli.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  large eggplant
• 1  egg
• 3⁄4 cup milk
•  flour
•  salt and pepper
•  oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1. Peel eggplant and cut into sticks.
2. Salt and drain on paper towels for 15-30 minutes.
3. Rinse and pat dry.
4. Make a batter of milk, egg, salt and pepper.
5. Dip eggplant sticks in batter, roll in flour and deep fry until golden.