# Crispy Aubergine

This recipe shows how to make a delicious crispy aubergine dish with a flavorful tomato sauce.

- Total time: 45 min
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 large aubergines
- 0.5 cup plant-based milk
- 1 taste salt
- 1 taste ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 0.5 cup flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 olive oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 fresh basil

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Prick aubergines with a fork and bake until soft (about 20-30 minutes).
2. Let cool slightly, peel, and flatten gently.
3. Whisk together plant-based milk, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, chili flakes (optional), and flour to create a smooth batter.
4. Dip each aubergine slice in batter and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
5. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the breaded aubergine until golden brown on each side. Drain on a rack.
6. In a saucepan, heat olive oil. Add shallots and garlic; cook until softened.
7. Stir in crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
8. Before serving, stir in fresh basil.
9. Serve the crispy aubergine over the tomato sauce and garnish with fresh basil.

## Equipment

- oven
- fork
- bowl
- whisk
- pan
- baking sheet
- knife
- scissors
- saucepan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1LUbGH3MEk/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/672748e8-358d-42cc-bc3a-7cfe9d3b1bcd
- Extracted: 2025-03-09

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