Crispy Sesame Fried Eggplant

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
  2. 2Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
  3. 3Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
  4. 4In a bowl, combine flour, turmeric, salt, garlic powder, and cumin.
  5. 5In a bowl, combine flour, turmeric, salt, garlic powder, and cumin.
  6. 6In a bowl, combine flour, turmeric, salt, garlic powder, and cumin.
  7. 7Add water to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter is formed.
  8. 8Add water to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter is formed.
  9. 9Add water to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter is formed.
  10. 10On a plate, mix panko breadcrumbs, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds.
  11. 11On a plate, mix panko breadcrumbs, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds.
  12. 12On a plate, mix panko breadcrumbs, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds.
  13. 13Dip each eggplant slice into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
  14. 14Dip each eggplant slice into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
  15. 15Dip each eggplant slice into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
  16. 16Transfer the battered eggplant slice to the sesame breadcrumb mixture and coat evenly on both sides.
  17. 17Transfer the battered eggplant slice to the sesame breadcrumb mixture and coat evenly on both sides.
  18. 18Transfer the battered eggplant slice to the sesame breadcrumb mixture and coat evenly on both sides.
  19. 19Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
  20. 20Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
  21. 21Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
  22. 22Carefully place the coated eggplant slices into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  23. 23Carefully place the coated eggplant slices into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  24. 24Carefully place the coated eggplant slices into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  25. 25Remove the fried eggplant slices and place them on a cooling rack to drain excess oil.
  26. 26Remove the fried eggplant slices and place them on a cooling rack to drain excess oil.
  27. 27Remove the fried eggplant slices and place them on a cooling rack to drain excess oil.
  28. 28Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  29. 29Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  30. 30Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 unit Eggplant
  • 1 unit Eggplant
  • 1 unit Eggplant
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • Turmeric
  • Turmeric
  • Turmeric
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Cumin
  • Cumin
  • Cumin
  • Water
  • Water
  • Water
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • White sesame seeds
  • White sesame seeds
  • White sesame seeds
  • Black sesame seeds
  • Black sesame seeds
  • Black sesame seeds
  • Vegetable oil
  • Vegetable oil
  • Vegetable oil

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeBowlWhiskPanCooling rack

Tips

  • For extra crispiness, ensure the oil is hot before frying.
  • The dipping sauce is optional but complements the flavor.