Fried Eggplant Crispy Coins. This is a delicious way to get your veggies. A Chinese Eggplant is sliced thin, breaded, and fried a golden brown. Fry some up as an appetizer or side dish.
Key Takeaways:
- Crispy Veggie Delight: Fried Eggplant Crispy Coins are a tasty way to enjoy vegetables, making a great appetizer or side dish.
- Chinese Eggplant: This variety is long, skinny, and never bitter, making it ideal for slicing into coins.
- Simple Preparation: Peel, slice into 1/4-inch coins, dip in milk and flour, then fry.
- Cooking Tips: Fry in 350-degree oil until golden brown for perfect crispiness.
- Reheating Made Easy: Leftovers can be crisped up in an air fryer, maintaining their texture and flavor.
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What is a Chinese Eggplant?
I remember the first time I saw a Chinese Eggplant. It was several years ago when I was shopping in an international market. I spotted this long purple vegetable that looked like a miniature purple baseball bat or club. I didn’t buy one until several months later. I sliced and pan-fried it. I discovered how delicious it is, and it is never bitter. Now I only buy the Chinese eggplant.
The Chinese eggplant, is long and skinny, unlike it’s chubby and short Italian cousin. The longest eggplant in the picture is 14 inches long and only 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The perfect size for slicing into tasty eggplant coins. These eggplants have lots of seeds, however, don’t let that stop you from enjoying them. The seeds aren’t bitter or tough and seem to disappear once it’s cooked.
How Are Fried Eggplant Coins Prepared.
The skinny on how to make this lean and long vegetable into coins is quick and simple. Peel the eggplant and slice it into 1/4 inch coins. Dip the coins in milk then all-purpose flour. It is now ready to fry.
Fry the breaded coins in a quarter of an inch of oil. Heat the oil to 350-degrees before adding the coins. The fried eggplant coins are perfectly crispy once they are golden brown. Add a generous grind of sea salt and get’em while they’re hot.
Reheat any leftover eggplant in an airfryer. The airfryer will crisp them right up.
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FAQ:
Q: What is a Chinese eggplant?
A: A Chinese eggplant is a long, skinny variety of eggplant, typically about 14 inches in length and 1.5 inches in diameter. Unlike Italian eggplants, they are less bitter, full of seeds that disappear when cooked, and have a mild, creamy flavor.
Q: Do I need to peel the eggplant before frying?
A: Yes, peeling the eggplant before slicing and frying helps achieve the best texture and flavor for the fried coins.
Q: What is the best oil temperature for frying?
A: The oil should be heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the eggplant coins fry evenly and become perfectly crispy.
Q: How do I reheat leftover fried eggplant coins?
A: Reheat leftovers in an air fryer to restore their crispy texture.
Q: Can I use a different type of eggplant for this recipe?
A: While you can use other types of eggplants, Chinese eggplants are recommended for their mild flavor, lack of bitterness, and ideal size for slicing.
Q: Are the seeds in Chinese eggplants edible?
A: Yes, the seeds are not bitter or tough, and they seem to disappear when the eggplant is cooked.
Fried Eggplant Crispy Coins
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 eggplant Chinese
- ½ cup flour all-purpose
- ½ cup milk
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and slice the eggplant into ¼ inch thick coins
- Dip the coins in milk and then coat with flour.
- Fry the coins in vegetable oil. Use about ¼ inch of oil in the bottom of the pan. Fry the coins until golden brown on both sides.
- Salt to taste and serve immediately while still hot and crispy.
