Crispy Eggplant with Marinara Sauce

20 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. 2Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  3. 3Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  4. 4Prick eggplants with a fork and bake until tender.
  5. 5Prick eggplants with a fork and bake until tender.
  6. 6Prick eggplants with a fork and bake until tender.
  7. 7Prepare batter: Combine plant-based milk, flour, meal, seasoning, and water. Whisk until smooth.
  8. 8Prepare batter: Combine plant-based milk, flour, meal, seasoning, and water. Whisk until smooth.
  9. 9Prepare batter: Combine plant-based milk, flour, meal, seasoning, and water. Whisk until smooth.
  10. 10Split the baked eggplant in half lengthwise.
  11. 11Split the baked eggplant in half lengthwise.
  12. 12Split the baked eggplant in half lengthwise.
  13. 13Scoop out the flesh of the eggplants, leaving a 1cm border.
  14. 14Scoop out the flesh of the eggplants, leaving a 1cm border.
  15. 15Scoop out the flesh of the eggplants, leaving a 1cm border.
  16. 16Dip the eggplant halves in the batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  17. 17Dip the eggplant halves in the batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  18. 18Dip the eggplant halves in the batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  19. 19Deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
  20. 20Deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
  21. 21Deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
  22. 22Prepare the sauce: Finely chop onion and garlic, saute in oil until softened.
  23. 23Prepare the sauce: Finely chop onion and garlic, saute in oil until softened.
  24. 24Prepare the sauce: Finely chop onion and garlic, saute in oil until softened.
  25. 25Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and basil to the pan. Simmer for a few minutes.
  26. 26Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and basil to the pan. Simmer for a few minutes.
  27. 27Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and basil to the pan. Simmer for a few minutes.
  28. 28Place fried eggplant on a plate, top with marinara sauce and serve.
  29. 29Place fried eggplant on a plate, top with marinara sauce and serve.
  30. 30Place fried eggplant on a plate, top with marinara sauce and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 Italian eggplants
  • 2 Italian eggplants
  • 2 Italian eggplants
  • 0.5 cup plant-based milk
  • 0.5 cup plant-based milk
  • 0.5 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup meal
  • 1 cup meal
  • 1 cup meal
  • 1 tbsp seasoning
  • 1 tbsp seasoning
  • 1 tbsp seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper
  • 2 leaves basil
  • 2 leaves basil
  • 2 leaves basil

Equipment

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