shoestring eggplant

Name: Shoestring Eggplant
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant (normal small, not the mini); 1/2 cup(s) cornstarch; 1 large beaten egg; 1 tablespoon(s) water; 1 cup(s) finely crushed cheez-its crackers, regular of spicy; - vegetable oil for frying

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Sep 18, 2011

These are so easy- and the cracker crumbs make them extra crunchy. Delicious!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 8 servings

Ingredients

1 small eggplant (normal small, not the mini)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 large beaten egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup finely crushed cheez-its crackers, regular of spicy
- vegetable oil for frying

How To Make shoestring eggplant

Step 1

Peel eggplant and slice 1/2 inch thick. Cut slices in 1/2-inch strips. Soak in salted ice water for 30 minutes; dry with paper towels. Roll in cornstarch, dip in egg mixed with water; then roll in cracker crumbs. Shallow fry in hot oil to brown about 40 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt , cinnamon sugar or drizzle with honey, if desired
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