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Crispy Fried Eggplant with Cheese Flavor

Culinary Art Studio - June 2012

Houraisen Tokubetsujunmai Namazake

Ingredients

Eggplant 200g (2 medium pieces) - peel, cut in half lengthwise, and chop into irregular pieces (3-4 cuts).
Salt and pepper As needed
Semolina flour 35g (a type of wheat flour used for pasta)
Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon
Frying oil As needed

Garnish

Lemon As needed - cut into wedges
Italian parsley As needed - roughly chopped
Decorative salt As needed

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and pepper, and let it sit for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Mix the semolina flour with Parmesan cheese, and coat the eggplant evenly.
  3. Fry in 170°C oil until crispy. Arrange on a plate, garnish with lemon wedges, and sprinkle with Italian parsley.