Crispy Eggplant
Crispy golden eggplant slices with a crunchy sesame-breadcrumb coating—savory, simple, and perfect as a snack or side.
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
Main
- 1 pcs (large) eggplant
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 50 g sesame seeds
- 2 pcs eggs
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
- Slice eggplant into 1 cm slices and sprinkle with salt; let sit 30 minutes to draw out liquid and bitterness.
- Rinse slices to remove excess salt and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Place breadcrumbs and sesame seeds in a large bowl or plate.
- Beat eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper in another bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Dip eggplant slices in the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb-sesame mixture.
- Fry slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve.