Crispy Fried Eggplant And Zucchini Recipes

PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with paper towels. Heat half of oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add vegetables to skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper just before placing in skillet. Add more oil as needed. Cook vegetables until browned on both sides, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place on prepared baking sheets to drain. Add capers to remaining oil; fry until capers open and have crisped up, approximately 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. To serve, arrange eggplant and zucchini on a platter. Sprinkle with capers. Garnish with julienned fresh basil, balsamic glaze, and sea salt, if desired.

FRIED ZUCCHINI AND EGGPLANT SLICES

Steps:

• Rinse eggplant, cut into slices and sprinkle each slice with plenty of salt. Let rest 15 minutes, then rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Heat 5-6 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry eggplant for 2-3 minutes on both sides until golden brown. If needed, add more oil to the pan. Watch eggplant carefully while frying to ensure equal cooking on both sides. Remove eggplant from pan and place on absorbent paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
• Rinse zucchini, cut lengthwise into slices and cut in half crosswise. In a second pan heat 3-4 tablespoons oil and fry zucchini over low heat on both sides until golden brown, turning frequently so they do not become too dark on one side. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, arrange zucchini and eggplant on a plate and season with pepper and thyme. Serve warm or cold as desired.

CRISPY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Peel eggplant and slice into 1/4 inch slices.
• Add salt to egg and beat.
• Add cheese to breadcrumbs.
• Dip eggplant slices into cornstarch and shake off excess.
• Dip into egg.
• Press breadcrumb onto slices.
• Fry till golden.
• Salt to taste.