Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine with our tantalizing collection of eggplant patties and fritter recipes. These delectable treats, known variously as aubergine patties, eggplant cutlets, or simply eggplant fritters, are a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of pan-fried patties or the crispy indulgence of deep-fried fritters, we have a recipe that will suit your cravings. Dive into the vibrant world of eggplant-based delicacies and discover the perfect appetizer, side dish, or main course for your next culinary adventure.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
MOROCCAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) FRITTERS
Make and share this Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) Fritters recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Microwave eggplant until tender.
- Transfer to processor and puree.
- Whisk puree with 2 eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs and all ingredients up to and including cardamon (mixture will be very soft).
- Place 1 rounded tablespoonful of mixture into flour and turn to coat.
- Dip into beaten eggs, then in remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs to coat.
- Flatten between palms of hands forming 3 inch oval patties.
- Transfer to baking sheet.
- Repeat, using up all of eggplant mixture.
- Heat 3 inches of oil (olive oil is best but vegetable oil can be substituted) in large saucepan until hot.
- Add patties and cook until golden-brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- (may be prepared 2 hours ahead, let stand at room temperature) Serve hot or at room temperature with tzatziki.
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.
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 FRITTERS
Make and share this Eggplant Fritters recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AcadiaTwo
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place shredded eggplant on a paper towel and lightly sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Use another paper towel to press down on it to remove excess moisture.
- Saute eggplant for 2-3 minutes in margarine, and allow to cool.
- Place eggplant in a bowl and mix with feta, green onions, dill, parsley, eggs, flour salt & pepper.
- In deep frying pan fill with oil about 1/4" deep.
- Form small patties and fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Enjoy.
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.
LOUISIANA MASHED EGGPLANT PATTIES
Quick & easy. I serve with Tomato Mushroom Gravy which is posted with Baked Eggplant a La Ce Ce under my recipes. This is meatless. I serve with a salad. If you want, you may crush 3 precooked slices bacon to the mixture before forming patties. I also use Provalone cheese in place of cheddar once in awhile.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 patties, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 2 quart saucepan heat water.
- Peel and cube eggplant.
- Drop into boiling water. Cover and cook until tender.
- While eggplant is cooking, mix all ingredients except lemon juice and shortening in a bowl.
- Drain eggplant and mash with fork or beaters.
- Add lemon juice.
- Add eggplant lemon juice mixture to bowl mixture.
- Heat shortening or oil in large frying pan.
- Form 8 patties Fry until brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 130.1, Sodium 843.2, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 13.8
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
OVEN FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
This recipe appeared in "Cooking Light" magazine. This is a non-traditional way to prepare eggplant, but it really cuts the calories.
Provided by James Craig
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 2 ingredients, stir well.
- Spread evenly over both sides of eggplant slices.
- Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl; dredge eggplant in breadcrumbs mixture.
- Place eggplant on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
- Bake@ 425 degrees for 12 minutes.
- Turn eggplant over; and bake an additional 12 minutes or until golden.
ITALIAN EGGPLANT PATTIES (POLPETTTI DE MELANZANE)
Very good meat alternative! Great as an appetizer, sandwich, or main meal topped off with good chunky tomato sauce. Comes from my mother Adelia who has been making these forever. Try these, you will love them!
Provided by ChefRed
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the diced eggplant and (must leave skin on or will not come out right) in a small deep bowl. Season with salt and compress with heavy object. Let it stand for approximately 1 hour. Squeeze out excess juice and set aside.
- In a small frying pan, begin to heat 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cracked garlic cloves, hot pepper, eggplant for approximately 3 minutes until garlic brown and crisp. Discard the garlic.
- In a bowl, beat eggs, add grated cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil, and parsley. Add the eggplant, , 2 garlic finely chopped cloves, and bread crumbs, and mix thoroughly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan or skillet. Wet your hands and begin to scoop 1/2 cup of mix to make patties. Start to fry when oil is very hot. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan and place on tray lined with paper towels to cool and absorb excess oil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.1, Fat 57.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 935.8, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 7.1
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant: Select firm and ripe eggplants with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are too large or have blemishes, as they may be bitter.
- Soak the eggplant slices in salted water: This helps to remove the bitterness from the eggplant and makes it more tender.
- Drain the eggplant slices thoroughly: This prevents the patties from becoming soggy.
- Use a food processor to chop the eggplant: This makes it easier to achieve a fine texture.
- Add breadcrumbs to the eggplant mixture: This helps to bind the patties together and makes them more firm.
- Season the eggplant mixture well: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the eggplant mixture into patties: Use your hands to shape the mixture into small, flat patties.
- Coat the patties in flour: This helps to create a crispy crust.
- Shallow-fry the patties in hot oil: Cook the patties over medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Drain the patties on paper towels: This removes excess oil.
- Serve the patties hot: Eggplant patties are best served immediately, while they are still crispy.
Conclusion:
Eggplant patties, also known as eggplant 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 customized to your liking by adding different herbs, spices, and vegetables. Whether you are a vegetarian or simply looking for a new way to enjoy eggplant, these patties are sure to please.
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