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.

Hassan Kashmire
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it. The eggplant was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Hussain Afzal gondal
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This is the best deep-fried eggplant recipe I've ever tried. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


Bibek Tamang
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always crispy and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sum Roka
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This recipe is a must-try for eggplant lovers. The eggplant is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.


Bakery Kent
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant turned out great. My family loved it!


Linda Casselbury
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The eggplant is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Jesse Jimenez
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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 recipe again.


Azan Prince
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was delicious and my family loved it.


David Breden
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it. The eggplant was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Karan Chaudhry
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This is the best deep-fried eggplant recipe I've ever tried. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


Rana Qasam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always crispy and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dammy David
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This recipe is a must-try for eggplant lovers. The eggplant is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.


Nompumelelo Twalo
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant turned out great. My family loved it!


Mahi Jahan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The eggplant is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Shehan Tharindhu
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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 recipe again.


Sunny Sabab
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the eggplant and asked for the recipe.


Quinton Walton
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had a few eggplants that were starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was delicious and my family loved it.


Warden Ramz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the eggplant turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I ate the whole batch in one sitting.


MUDASSAR 0001
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This deep-fried eggplant recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the flavors were out of this world. I especially loved the combination of the salty eggplant with the sweet and tangy sauce.