Best 6 Eggplant Aubergine Hush Puppies Recipes

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Eggplant aubergine hush puppies are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. Made with a combination of cooked eggplant, cornmeal, and spices, these hush puppies are crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. They are a great way to use up leftover eggplant and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like them spicy, cheesy, or herby, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. So if you are looking for a fun and easy way to enjoy eggplant, give these hush puppies a try, and get ready to tantalize your taste buds!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SARA EVANS' HUSH PUPPIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil, for deep frying
2 cups cornmeal
1 egg, beaten
1 cup water
3/4 cup powdered dry milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a deep saucepan, pour enough vegetable oil to come about 2 to 3 inches up the side of the pan. Heat oil to 365 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, egg, water, milk, sugar and salt with a whisk, whisking until just blended. Working in batches, drop batter into oil a tablespoon at a time, taking care not to overcrowd the pan and bring the oil temperature down too much. Fry hush puppies until cooked through and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Let oil return to 365 degrees F between batches.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) HUSH PUPPIES!



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Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Hush Puppies! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Low Protein

Time 48m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggplants, peeled and cubed
salt
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour (I use 1/2 whole wheat, 1/2 white)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • Put the eggplant cubes into a colander and steam, covered, over boiling water until tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine the corn meal, flour, baking powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a bowl.
  • Push the eggplant through the colander into the bowl in small amounts, mixing in enough eggplant to make a medium stiff dough.
  • Stir in the onions.
  • Set the mixture aside for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls into deep oil heated to 365 degrees and fry until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Enjoy!

HUSH PUPPIES



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Simple yet good.

Provided by Brittney Tun

Categories     Side Dish     Hushpuppie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup self-rising cornmeal
½ onion, minced
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 stalk celery, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, cornmeal, onion, milk, egg, celery, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
  • Drop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter, about 5 at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 404.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

HUSH PUPPIES



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Make and share this Hush Puppies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories     High In...

Time 30m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
4 green onions, finely chopped (white and green parts)
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 ounces canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small, deep pan, ensuring that the oil is over 1 inch deep. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. If using a deep fryer, add oil as needed.
  • While oil is heating, combine dry ingredients. Mix in chopped green onions. Gradually blend in buttermilk and egg until thoroughly blended.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop batter into the oil, making sure not to crowd the pan. If using a deep fryer, shake the basket once all the batter has been dropped in to keep it from sticking.
  • Cook until golden brown. If the oil doesn't completely cover the batter, make sure to turn the batter over to brown on all sides.
  • Remove from oil and allow to drip back into the oil before placing on cooling rack or paper towel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 6.5, Sodium 241.1, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.2

VICKI'S HUSH PUPPIES



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Hush puppies are a good side for seafood.

Provided by VICKI C

Categories     Side Dish     Hushpuppie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
1 large onion, diced
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1 quart oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. Blend in flour and cornmeal.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 406.9 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

HUSH PUPPIES



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Hush puppies are found on menus throughout the South and in many homes as well, an ace accompaniment to most of the region's meals. They are fritters, essentially: sweet cornmeal dough that is fried until golden brown. The recipe here comes from Craig Claiborne, the longtime food editor at The New York Times who was from Mississippi.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     editors' pick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups white cornmeal
4 teaspoons flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Salt to taste, if desired
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup grated onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup rapidly boiling water
Fresh corn oil to cover

Steps:

  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, grated onion and egg and blend well. Add the water rapidly while stirring. The water must be boiling when added.
  • Heat the oil to 370 degrees. Drop the mixture by rounded spoonfuls into the oil. Cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 31, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 38 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your hush puppies.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the hush puppies tough.
  • Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes before frying. This will help the flavors to meld and will also make the hush puppies less likely to stick to the pan.
  • Use a deep fryer or a large pot filled with oil for frying the hush puppies. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Fry the hush puppies in small batches so that they don't overcrowd the pan. This will help them to cook evenly and will also prevent them from sticking together.
  • Serve the hush puppies hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Eggplant hush puppies are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to serve eggplant, give these hush puppies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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