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This recipe uses slices of mozzarella sandwiched between layers
of fried eggplant topped with fresh marinara
sauce. I fried the eggplant according just as if making
eggplant
cutlets, then added mozzarella, and sauce.
There are a few things I did differently, but they are explained
below. This makes a great lunch, snack or appetizer!
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Serves: 4 |
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Ingredients |
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Italian Name |
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1 whole eggplant cut into 1/2
inch slices |
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melanzana |
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1 ball of fresh mozzarella
cut into 1/4 inch slices |
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mozzarella |
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1/2 cup flour |
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farina |
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2 eggs beaten (I use only 1
egg yolk) |
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uova |
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1 cup bread crumbs mixed with
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or romano cheese. |
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pane grattugiato |
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Fresh marinara sauce for topping |
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salsa |
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Instructions |
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In large
frying pan, heat 1/2 cup olive oil over medium heat heat. |
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Meanwhile,
dip eggplant slices in the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. |
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Place
slices in hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes until light
golden brown. |
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Turn
eggplant slices over and fry for 1 minute longer. |
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Remove
from oil and let drain on some paper towels. Repeat until
all eggplant slices are done. |
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Once
finished, position one slice of eggplant on the bottom, then
add a slice of cheese, then another eggplant, then cheese
and finish with a final slice on top. |
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Top with
the hot tomato sauce and garnish with some fresh basil. |
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Eat and
enjoy! |
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TIP #1:
I like to bread all my eggplant first and then fry them. This
allows me to focus just on frying so I do not let anything
burn. |
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TIP #2:
Make sure oil is hot, otherwise the eggplant will just soak
up all the oil and not get crispy. |
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TIP #3:
The timing depends on the heat so if it takes a shorter amount
of time to get a golden brown - then that is fine. |
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TIP #4: These
are best served and eaten warm! Therefore, you may want to
top with the hot tomato sauce when you serve them. |
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TIP #5: My
eggplant was average size, and made enough for 4 people. It
depends on how thick you make the slices too so you really
have to just use your gut and common sense when doing this
meal. It is very easy! |
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TIP #6:
Top with some Romano or Parmesan cheese. This rounds out the
flavor even more. |
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