Fried Eggplant With Powdered Sugar

Submitted by 2Bleu

"Eggplant, the other squash!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• 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.

Reviews

[CulinaryQueen]

Photo Tag 2008 ~ Something different to do with eggplant. The sweetness from the sugar counteracts the bitterness of the eggplant. I halved the recipe but still had to use 2 eggs to make it more batter-like. I also added a little bit of milk to help thin it out more. Thanks Bird!