CHINESE EGGPLANT FRIES

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This is a great side dish that I learned about while teaching English in China. It goes well as a side dish with seafood, burgers, barbecued meats or almost anything!

Provided by SONNYCHIBA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggplants, peeled and sliced into fries

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. A few at a time, dip the eggplant pieces into the egg, then into the flour mixture, then back into the egg, and back into the flour mixture. Fry the eggplant in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 28.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Reid Davis
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The eggplant fries are crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Khurshed Khan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe is a keeper. The eggplant fries are crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.


Geovanni Vazquez
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These eggplant fries are a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. They are disguised as a fun snack, but they are actually packed with nutrients.


Jelena Vlasic
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these fries. They were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Giban Don
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These eggplant fries are perfect for a party appetizer. They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Kholoud Muhammad
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I made these eggplant fries for my kids and they loved them! They were a healthy and delicious snack.


majdi hadad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant fries are crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet.


Shannon Gagliano-Rivera
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The eggplant fries were soggy and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ch adil Naiz
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The eggplant fries were a bit too oily for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using less oil when frying the eggplant.


Som Praise
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These eggplant fries are amazing! I love the crispy coating and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Norley Dorleans
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Followed the recipe exactly and the eggplant fries turned out perfect. They were crispy, flavorful, and not greasy at all. The sauce was also delicious and complemented the eggplant fries perfectly.


Pooja Pun magar
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This Chinese eggplant fries recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The eggplants were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I will definitely be making this dish again.