# Crispy Eggplant with Marinara Sauce

A crispy eggplant recipe coated in a delicious panko breadcrumb batter, served with a homemade marinara sauce.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- knife
- frying pan
- plate
- fork

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/883180444012060/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/34094565-175b-420c-afea-750ef6777074
- Extracted: 2025-01-07

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