Fried Zucchini And Eggplant Food

ALBANIAN FRIED EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Generously salt the eggplant and zucchini, let sit for about 1 hour and let drain in a colander.
• Meanwhile, mix together the yogurt, finely chopped cucumber, garlic and salt to taste, Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Rinse off the salt and squeeze the eggplant of any excess liquid
• Pat dry
• In a bowl mix together about ½ cup of flour and 6-8 tablespoons of water, you want a smooth consistency, add additional water as necessary.
• Heat olive oil in a frying pan with just enough oil to coat the bottom, to medium high.
• Pass the zucchini and eggplant through the flour mixture on both sides and place in the hot oil.
• Fry on both sides until golden brown.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
• Serve warm with prepared cucumber sauce.

FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Peel 2 small eggplants and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Put 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl, beat 4 eggs in another bowl and put 1 cup breadcrumbs in another. Coat the eggplant in flour, then egg (let any excess drip off), then breadcrumbs. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side (add more oil if necessary). Drain on a rack and sprinkle with salt.

PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with paper towels. Heat half of oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add vegetables to skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper just before placing in skillet. Add more oil as needed. Cook vegetables until browned on both sides, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place on prepared baking sheets to drain. Add capers to remaining oil; fry until capers open and have crisped up, approximately 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. To serve, arrange eggplant and zucchini on a platter. Sprinkle with capers. Garnish with julienned fresh basil, balsamic glaze, and sea salt, if desired.

FRIED ZUCCHINI AND EGGPLANT SLICES

Steps:

• Rinse eggplant, cut into slices and sprinkle each slice with plenty of salt. Let rest 15 minutes, then rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Heat 5-6 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry eggplant for 2-3 minutes on both sides until golden brown. If needed, add more oil to the pan. Watch eggplant carefully while frying to ensure equal cooking on both sides. Remove eggplant from pan and place on absorbent paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
• Rinse zucchini, cut lengthwise into slices and cut in half crosswise. In a second pan heat 3-4 tablespoons oil and fry zucchini over low heat on both sides until golden brown, turning frequently so they do not become too dark on one side. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, arrange zucchini and eggplant on a plate and season with pepper and thyme. Serve warm or cold as desired.

OVEN FRIED EGGPLANT OR AND ZUCCHINI PARMESAN

Steps:

• SAUCE: Coat bottom of a large pot with olive oil.
• Add onions, celery, and garlic and saute until tender about 5 minutes.
• Stir in canned tomatoes, paste, spices and wine. (optional)Taste of sauce is bitter you can add 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
• Stir and stir and stir.
• EGGPLANT: In a gallon size zip-lock bag place flour, salt and pepper seal give a shake then add eggplant to coat.
• Mix eggs and buttermilk in bowl.
• Dip slices of dusted eggplant into egg mixture.
• In the same bag with the left over flour add seasoned breadcrumbs to it.
• Then dip eggplant into bag of seasoned breadcrumbs to coat them.
• Place breaded eggplant onto oil sprayed cookie sheets and bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes on each side.
• Cheese mixture: mix all together.
• Assemble casserole: Place some sauce on bottom of pan, follow with eggplant, then cheese, then sauce layering till all is used.
• Top with extra grated cheese.
• Bake in oven at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Serve with crisp Italian Bread and green salad.