fried eggplant
buzzy santamaria

1
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ea

eggplant, medium
salt as required
slice eggplant in 3/8 in slices;
sprinkle with salt and let rest for
1
1
ea
T
egg
water
beat in small flat bottomed bowl

1
c
fine bread crumbs
put in small flat bottomed bowl
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olive oil as required

  • pour 1/8 in oil in frypan; heat
  • dip eggplant slices in egg, then breadcrumbs, and fry both sides to golden brown
  • serve with grated romano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper
  • zucchini may be used in place of the eggplant