DEEP-FRIED EGGPLANT

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This tasty recipe for deep-fried eggplant is from Curtis Stone's new cookbook, Cooking with Curtis.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 eggplant, thinly sliced crosswise into 16 rounds
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 pound buffalo mozzarella, drained and sliced crosswise into 8 equal pieces
8 fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
4 cups vegetable oil
Tomato Sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Place eggplant rounds in an even layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and let stand 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place 1 piece of mozzarella on half of the eggplant, followed by 1 piece of basil; sandwich with remaining eggplant.
  • Heat oil in a deep saucepan until it reaches 325 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Place flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs each in separate shallow dishes. Coat each eggplant sandwich evenly with flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip in eggs, followed by breadcrumbs to coat.
  • Working in batches, gently place eggplant sandwiches into hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cut each sandwich into 4 equal portions; serve with tomato sauce.

Esmeralda Magana
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I wish I had read the reviews before I made this recipe.


Erwin Estrada-jr
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I'm disappointed that I wasted my time and money on this recipe.


rejaul islam017
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I'm not sure how this recipe got so many good reviews.


Poetry Lover
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This recipe is the worst fried eggplant recipe I've ever tried.


Hamzallah Khan
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Edmar Cayao
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This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients.


Bigftw
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant turned out soggy.


Siddik Ahmed nabil
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my usual fried eggplant recipe.


lmfthree Brothers and I
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The eggplant was a bit too soft for my liking, but the flavors were good.


Ajmal Gazi
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


CALVIN LUCAS
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This recipe was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were good.


Qasim Shahzad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best fried eggplant I've ever had.


John Yahayi
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


New idea 101
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is so crispy and the sauce is delicious.


Emilio Cano
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This is my go-to recipe for fried eggplant. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


shaun robertson
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the eggplant and asked me for the recipe.


Aiden Taylor
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This recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of the crispy eggplant with the tangy sauce.


Chance Royea
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I've never been a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was so crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dawit Zerihun
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This deep-fried eggplant recipe was a hit with my family! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.