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¡Berenjenas mejor que patatas fritas🤩 ¿Alguna vez has comido berenjenas así? ¡Receta fácil y rápida🤩

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Berenjenas a la Española

Cultural Context

Berenjenas a la Española, or Spanish-style eggplant, is a beloved dish in Spain, often enjoyed as a tapa or side. The dish highlights the eggplant's versatility, showcasing its ability to absorb flavors while providing a satisfying crunch when fried. Traditionally served with garlic and parsley, it embodies the Mediterranean approach to cooking, emphasizing fresh ingredients and simple preparation. Today, variations exist across the globe, with many adapting the recipe to include different spices or serving styles.

SpanishESside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 berenjenas
Pan rallado
2 cucharadas de ajo en polvo
1 cucharada de orégano
1 cucharada de pimentón dulce
Harina
4 huevos
50 ml de leche
Sal
aceite
pimienta negra

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan binding agent.

1

Slice the eggplants into desired shapes.

2

Dip the eggplant slices in flour, then in a mixture of beaten eggs and milk, and finally coat with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, oregano, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper.

3

Heat oil in a pan and fry the coated eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

dredgingfrying

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluteneggs

Also Known As

Spanish EggplantBerenjenas Fritas
Local Name: Berenjenas a la Española

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