"Here, something savory becomes addictively sweet and salty. The confectioners sugar helps brown the eggplant, and panko adds crunch...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons confectioners sugar
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6 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 lb thin Asian eggplant (2 inches in diameter; about 2 medium), trimmed
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About 3 cups vegetable oil