Fried Eggplant recipe (Melitzanes Tiganites)
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Fried Eggplant (Melitzanes Tiganites) is a delicious and simple Cretan dish that is easy to make at home.
Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
• 4 large eggplants, sliced into rounds
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying
Instructions:
• Rinse and slice the eggplants into rounds.
• Season the flour with salt and pepper and place it in a shallow dish.
• In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
• Place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
• Dip each eggplant slice first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Fry the eggplant slices in the hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
• Drain the fried eggplant slices on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• Serve hot with a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
This dish is best enjoyed as a side dish or as a snack with a side of tzatziki or a refreshing salad.
Enjoy!
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