Southern Battered Eggplant (Aubergine)

This is an old southern recipe I got from my grandmother. It is super good served with a warm marinara sauce too.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash fresh ground pepper
• 2⁄3 cup  non-dairy coffee creamer or 2⁄3 cup milk
• 2  beaten eggs
• 1  eggplant
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1. Slice eggplant, not too thin, and place in a colander.
2. Salt and let stand for 20 minutes.
3. Sift dry ingredients together.
4. Combine milk and eggs; beat into dry mixture.
5. Dip eggplant into batter and fry in oil at 375° until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels, serve warm.