Crispy Eggplant
This Filipino vegetarian builds breadcrumbs and sesame seed into a proper meal you can have ready in about 50 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 5 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet. At easy difficulty across 5 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Egg Sesame
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How to make it
- Slice eggplant into 1 cm (0.4-inch) slices. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle them with salt. allow them to sit for 30 minutes to render some of their liquid and bitterness.
- After 30 minutes wash eggplant slices from salt and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl/plate place breadcrumbs and sesame seeds. In another bowl beat 2 eggs with pinch salt and pepper.
- Heal oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in crumbs, and place in hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet
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Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
What to serve with Crispy Eggplant
- Beef Mechado Beef
- Bistek Beef
- Beef Caldereta Beef
- Beef Asado Beef
Tips & common questions
How long does Crispy Eggplant take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Crispy Eggplant vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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