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Eggplant Fries
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
1
hour
hour
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Servings
Author:
Nick Evans
How to make really crispy and delicious fries using eggplants!
Equipment
1
Deep Fry Thermometer
Ingredients
2
large eggplants
,
cut into matchsticks and soaked in ice water
2
Cups
rice flour or cornmeal
1
lemon
,
zest + 1 Tablespoon juice
2
Tablespoons
paprika
1
Tablespoon
garlic powder
1
Tablespoon
kosher salt
1
Tablespoon
sesame seeds
,
opt.
2
quarts
oil
,
for frying
Dipping Sauce:
2
Cups
yogurt
2
Tablespoons
fresh mint
,
diced
2
Tablespoons
lemon juice
Instructions
Cut off ends of each eggplant and cut them into matchsticks.
Submerge eggplant fries for at least 30 minutes in ice cold water. You might need to weigh them down for something.
Mix rice flour or cornmeal with other spices.
Mix dipping sauce if you’re using it.
Set up frying station and heat oil to 350 degrees.
When ready to fry, take a handful of fries out of water and move to rice flour mixture. Coat lightly on each side.
Move immediately to fryer and fry for 4-5 minutes.
Remove fries and let drain for a minute on a paper towel. Serve immediately!
Notes
Adapted from a Bon Appetit Recipe.
Nutrition
Serving:
0.5
Eggplant
|
Calories:
4658
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
91
g
|
Protein:
13
g
|
Fat:
481
g
|
Saturated Fat:
38
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
135
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
302
g
|
Trans Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
16
mg
|
Sodium:
1811
mg
|
Potassium:
956
mg
|
Fiber:
11
g
|
Sugar:
15
g
|
Vitamin A:
2013
IU
|
Vitamin C:
24
mg
|
Calcium:
206
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg