Southern Battered Eggplant Aubergine Recipes

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.

OLD FASHIONED EGGPLANT CASSEROLE - A SOUTHERN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish (or 8x8 inch) with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cook peeled, diced eggplant in boiling water until fork tender; drain well.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked eggplant, beaten eggs, crushed crackers, milk, shredded cheese, melted butter and salt and pepper.
• Pour into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

BAKED 'FRIED' BREADED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with about 1 teaspoon olive oil.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
• Combine eggs with a splash of water in a separate shallow dish. Coat both sides of an eggplant slice with the egg mixture. Dip eggplant slice in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Place slice onto the baking sheet. Repeat coating the remaining eggplant slices. Drizzle remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over the breaded slices.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

OVEN FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Combine first 2 ingredients, stir well.
• Spread evenly over both sides of eggplant slices.
• Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl; dredge eggplant in breadcrumbs mixture.
• Place eggplant on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake@ 425 degrees for 12 minutes.
• Turn eggplant over; and bake an additional 12 minutes or until golden.

FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Preheat oil in pan on medium till a splash of water sizzles on it.
• Put everything in a giant freezer ziploc bag EXCEPT the eggplant, oil and eggs.
• Skake it up well.
• Lightly beat eggs in a bowl.
• Dip eggplant slices in egg and add to bag about 3-4 at a time.
• Shake them up good.
• Place battered slices in hot oil.
• flip after 2 minutes.
• Remove when browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
• Continue until all slices are done.
• I always make this with pasta, garlic bread and my stuffed mushrooms (recipe posted).

ITALIAN MARINATED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Peel eggplant.
• Cut the eggplants into thin long strips, like french fries.
• Place in a colander, sprinkle with the salt, and set a plate and a weight on top. Set the colander in a large bowl and set aside for at least 2 hours.
• Squeeze as much water as you can from eggplant.
• Place water and vinegar to boil.
• Place eggplant in boiling water for 3 minutes only. Don't over cook or will be mushy.
• Drain in colander, set a plate and a weight on top. Set colander in a large bowl and set aside for at least 4 hours I do overnight.
• Squeeze any remaining liquid you can out of eggplant. Put eggplant in glass jar with fresh garlic cloves , fresh cut into big chunks hot peppers, fresh mint and good drizzle of olive oil. Shake up and refrigerate. Makes 1 quart. Enjoy!

SOUTHERN BATTERED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

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