PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT WITH CHILE, HONEY AND RICOTTA
For the crispest, most burnished pieces of eggplant, nothing beats frying, and it's worth every last splattered drop of oil to get there. This dish pairs the golden spears of fried eggplant with milky ricotta cheese, fried garlic slices, red-pepper flakes and a generous drizzle of honey. You can serve it as a first course, a substantial side dish or a light main course with a green salad on the side. Note that tender, young eggplant cook a lot more quickly than denser, larger ones, and are worth seeking out here.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, vegetables, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle eggplant lightly with fine sea salt, and let sit while you heat the skillet.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium. When hot, add oil and heat until shimmering. Pat eggplant dry if necessary, then arrange in a single layer in the skillet (cooking them in batches if necessary to prevent crowding). Fry until softened and golden brown on all sides, turning them often, about 9 to 15 minutes total.
- Transfer eggplant as it cooks to a paper towel-lined plate, and sprinkle very lightly with more fine sea salt.
- When all the eggplant is cooked, reduce heat under pan to low and add garlic and a little more oil; cook until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the paper towel-lined plate next to the eggplant.
- Spread ricotta on a serving plate. Top with fried eggplant and garlic. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, flaky sea salt and basil. Serve immediately, with lemon or lime wedges on the side if you like.
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even tamang
tamang-e39@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The eggplant is so flavorful and the honey-chile sauce is to die for.
Amazing Grace
g64@yahoo.comI love the crispy texture of the eggplant in this dish. The honey-chile sauce is also amazing.
Yaqoob Sagar
y_sagar25@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a delicious and easy way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Rania Davids
d@aol.comI'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good. The honey-chile sauce really made the dish.
PRINCEROY 793
7_p99@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a healthy and delicious way to get your veggies in.
Rijan chhetri
chhetririjan@hotmail.comI love how this dish combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. It's a perfect balance.
QUEEN MAYRA
q@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and it tasted great. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Carlo Olivier
carlo.o36@hotmail.comThe eggplant was a bit bland for my taste, but the honey-chile sauce helped to add some flavor.
Alodji Matthew
alodji-matthew57@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat eggplant.
Nadeem Awan
anadeem@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was crispy and flavorful, and the honey-chile sauce was the perfect complement.
Nadeem Sandhu
n.s@aol.comI love the combination of sweet and spicy in this dish. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Aria M
m-a40@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.
Zone Gaming77
g_z83@gmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant came out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Shawn Chapman
shawn@hotmail.comThe eggplant was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Manjur Ansari
a@yahoo.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Hena Begum
hena-b6@hotmail.comThis dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it as an appetizer or main course.
rohitrohit rohitrohit
r.r24@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the eggplant came out great. My family loved it!
Makoena Molapo
molapo_m97@gmail.comThe eggplant was cooked perfectly - crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The honey-chile sauce was delicious and added a nice kick.
Raneshiea Allen
raneshiea@hotmail.comThis eggplant dish was a hit! The combination of crispy eggplant, sweet honey, and spicy chili was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.