Eggplant aubergine patties or eggplant fritters are a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are especially popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, but variations of the dish can be found all over the world. The main ingredient, eggplant, is a nightshade vegetable with a mild, slightly bitter flavor. When cooked properly, it becomes tender and creamy, making it an ideal base for patties or fritters. The patties can be made with a variety of spices, herbs, and fillings, making them a customizable dish that can be tailored to individual tastes. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a more elaborate dish to impress your guests, eggplant aubergine patties or eggplant fritters are a delicious and satisfying choice.
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EGGPLANT FRITTERS
These crispy fritters are an excellent side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut eggplant in half; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place in oven; cook until tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven; when cool enough to handle, scoop flesh into a strainer to drain. Transfer drained eggplant to a bowl; add garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Form mixture into 2-inch patties.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Place frisee on serving platter; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with fritters.
EGGPLANT CROQUETTES
This recipe is one of many I have discovered to utilize the bountiful eggplant crop my garden has produced this year. The kids will even love eggplant this way!
Provided by Kelli Charnes
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place eggplant in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium-high 3 minutes. Turn eggplant over and microwave another 2 minutes. The eggplant should be tender, cook another 2 minutes if the eggplants are not tender. Drain any liquid from the eggplants and mash.
- Combine cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic and salt with the mashed eggplant. Mix well.
- Shape the eggplant mixture into patties. Heat oil in a large skillet. Drop eggplant patties one at a time into skillet. Fry each side of the patties until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes on each side. Patties can be frozen before frying and cooked later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 910.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
EGGPLANT FRITTERS
Wonderfully easy, cheap to make, and highly addictive, these eggplant fritters will have your family and friends begging for the recipe!
Provided by Best Cook
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside.
- Combine almond meal, Parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place beaten eggs in another bowl. Gently pat eggplant slices dry and dip first in eggs, shaking off excess, and then into almond meal mixture. Place breaded eggplant on a plate near the cooking area.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant slices to the hot skillet and cook in batches, turning occasionally until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Place cooked eggplant on the prepared baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 104.7 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 302.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PATTIES
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Patties recipe from Food.com.
Provided by karen
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel eggplant and cut into small pieces.
- Boil in salted water until tender.
- Drain well and mash.
- Stir in all other ingredients.
- Spray non-stick skillet with cooking spray, or add a small amount of oil.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of eggplant into skillet and fry on both sides until golden brown.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PATTIES OR EGGPLANT FRITTERS
A quick and easy side dish or appetizer, and an alternative to fried eggplant strips. Could easily be made into a "parmigiana" verison with a bit of sauce and some good mozzarella cheese.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 10 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut ends off of eggplants, cut in half length-wise and then into five pieces, length-wise.
- Cut across into 3/4" chunks.
- Steam eggplant chunks for 10 minutes and cool slightly.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan - you may mix vegetable and olive oil instead of using just olive oil.
- Squeeze liquid out of steamed pieces with your hands, keeping pieces from getting too mashed.
- Place bread crumbs (seasoned or unseasoned), parmesan cheese and seasonings into a large bowl and mix.
- You could use a clove or two of fresh garlic, sauteed in place of the garlic salt.
- Beat eggs in a small bowl and add to bread crumb mix along with eggplant pieces.
- Stir to mix well.
- Form patties of any size, but not exceeding an inch in thickness and place in frying pan.
- Cook for five minutes on each side.
- Remove to a towel-lined plate to drain.
- Place in a warm oven if you are not ready to serve them immediately.
EGGPLANT FRITTERS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the eggplant in half; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place in the oven; cook until tender, about 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh into a strainer to drain.
- Transfer the drained eggplant to a bowl; add the garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Form the mixture into 2-inch patties.
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Place the frisée on a serving platter; drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with the fritters.
EGGPLANT FRITTERS
You can make eggplant into fritters, seasoned with almost anything you like, but my taste here runs to Parmesan; the combination is magical. Fritters are usually deep-fried, but it isn't necessary in this case. Here they are made into flat, pancake like forms and cooked in far less oil. Like most fried foods, these are best hot; but, as with most fritters, they're acceptable up to a half hour after they've been made (and, though I wouldn't serve them to company this way, they're pretty good cold).
Yield makes about 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim and peel the eggplant and cut it into 1-inch cubes. If the eggplants are large, sprinkle them with salt, put them in a colander, and let them sit for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 hour. Rinse.
- Set a large pot of water to boil. Blanch the eggplant in the boiling water for about 5 minutes or until soft. Drain in a colander, pressing to get rid of as much moisture as possible. Combine in a food processor with the egg, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, and cayenne and process until smooth. Pulse in enough bread crumbs or flour to make a batter that will hold together.
- Put enough oil in a large nonstick skillet to coat the bottom to a depth of about 1/4 inch. Turn the heat to medium-high and wait until the oil is hot; when it's ready, a pinch of flour will sizzle. Drop the batter from a spoon, as you would pancake batter, and cook until nicely browned on both sides. Do not crowd the fritters, and adjust the heat as necessary so they brown without burning. Total cooking time per pancake will be about 6 minutes. Serve hot or warm, with lemon wedges.
- Somewhat easier, if anything. In step 1, grate or shred an equal amount of zucchini; wring in a towel to squeeze out as much moisture as possible (if the zucchini are salted, the resulting pancakes will have slightly better texture, but it isn't imperative). Blanching is not necessary. Combine by hand with the remaining ingredients and cook as directed.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm eggplants for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the eggplant by hand.
- Be sure to squeeze out as much excess moisture from the eggplant as possible before cooking, or the patties will be too soggy.
- If the patties are sticking to the pan, try reducing the heat or adding a little more oil.
- Serve the patties hot or at room temperature with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Eggplant patties or fritters are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a satisfying and flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy.
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