Batter-Fried Savory Eggplant Recipe

By dtrumble

The savory batter on the eggplant adds the perfect spice to this fried treat.

Adapted from one of my favorite African cookbooks, The Africa Cookbook, by Jessica B. Harris

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from marcussamuelsson.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Wash the eggplants and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle them with the salt and allow them to sit for 15 minutes to render some of their liquid and bitterness.

2. Heat the oil for frying in a heavy skillet over high heat and prepare a batter by mixing together the remaining ingredients.

3. When ready to fry, drop the eggplant slices, a few at a time, into the batter, making sure that they are well coated, and fry, turning once, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with a dash more of salt.