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Fried Eggplant

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, July 2003






List of Ingredients



• 2 eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 cup buttermilk
  
• 3/4 cup self-rising flour
  
• 1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• Vegetable oil
  






Instructions



1. Sprinkle both sides of eggplant slices evenly with salt; place on layers of paper towels, and let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
   
   
2. Soak eggplant slices in buttermilk about 30 minutes.
   
   
3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Drain eggplant slices, and dredge in the flour mixture.
   
   
4. Pour oil to a depth of 1-1/2 inches in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375 degrees (F). Fry eggplant slices 3 minutes or until golden.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.