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Eggplant Dish

Name: Eggplant Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: eggplant; chicken; flour; water; garlic

timer 15 MIN

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person 4 servings

Recipe

About This Recipe

Crispy Southern-Style Fried Eggplant is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender eggplant with a perfectly seasoned, golden-brown coating. This recipe starts with fresh eggplant, peeled and sliced, then salted to draw out excess moisture for a crispier texture. The eggplant is coated in a flavorful paste made with flour, water, chicken seasoning, and Southern-style spices, creating a deliciously crunchy exterior. Fried to perfection in batches for even cooking, each piece turns irresistibly golden and crispy. Enjoy it with raw garlic for a bold kick or pair it with ketchup or garlic water for a milder taste—perfect for both adults and kids. Simple yet packed with flavor, this fried eggplant is a delightful side or snack that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4

Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients

eggplant 1 medium (about 200g)
chicken 150g (boneless, skinless)

The aromatics

flour 75g (about 1/2 cup)
water 3 tablespoons (45ml)

The sauce & seasonings

garlic 2 cloves (minced)

menu_book Directions

Step 1

Peel the eggplant.

Step 2

Cut it into thick slices and then into segments. Do not rinse, add salt and let it sit for 10 minutes to release water.

Step 3

Squeeze out the water and add chicken seasoning and southern-style seasoning.

Step 4

Mix in flour, add water and stir until it forms a paste. You can adjust the amount of flour to your liking, some people like a thicker coating on the eggplant.

Step 5

Coat the eggplant with the flour mixture and it is ready to be fried. Coat a few pieces at a time.

Step 6

Fry until the color changes, then flip and continue frying until golden brown. Remove the cooked pieces and repeat the process to control the oil temperature.

Step 7

The dish is done. It tastes good with raw garlic.

Step 8

Children may like to dip it in ketchup or garlic water.

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