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Crispy Fried Eggplant

Cultural Context

Crispy fried eggplant, or melanzane fritte, is a beloved dish in Italian cuisine, often enjoyed as a side or appetizer. This dish showcases the eggplant's versatility, transforming it into a crunchy delight through frying. Traditionally served in various Italian households, it embodies the use of fresh, local ingredients. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, often featured in Mediterranean-inspired menus, celebrated for its rich flavor and satisfying texture.

ItalianITside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
eggplant
flour
cornstarch
eggs
bread crumbs
parmesan cheese
salt
black pepper
olive oil
garlic powder
dried oregano
fresh basil
lemon juice

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a high smoke point.

1

Slice the brinjal (eggplant).

2

Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.

3

Fry the sliced brinjal until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

slicingbreadingfrying

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Melanzane FritteFried EggplantEggplant Parmesan (base)
Local Name: Melanzane Fritte

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