Fried Eggplant, Mirliton or Zucchini
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
1-2 side-dish servings N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
SEASONING MIX: 1-1/8 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (preferably cayenne)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped raw eggplant or zucchini, or 1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped cooked mirliton
1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ver fine dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk
1 egg vegetable oil for deep frying powdered sugar, optional



1 Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly. Sprinkle the vegetables evenly with about 1/2 teaspoon of the mix. Place the flour in a small bowl and the bread crumbs in another. Add 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix to the flour and 1 teaspoon to the bread crumbs, mixing each well. (Use any leftover seasoning mix to season other vegetables before cooking.) In a separate small bowl combine the milk and egg until well blended.
2 Heat 1 inch oil in a 2-quart saucepan or deep fryer to 350. Just before frying, dredge the chopped vegetables in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. (Work quickly so flour doesn't get too moist; it's best to use your hands for this, but a slotted spoon will also do.) Then coat well with the milk mixture, and then quickly with the bread crumbs, shaking off excess. (Work quickly so flour doesn't get too moist; it's best to use your hands for this, but a slotted spoon will also do.) Then coat well with the mixture, and then quickly with the bread crumbs, shaking off excess. Cook vegetables in the hot oil until dark golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, making sure to separate vegetable pieces as you drop them into the oil. (Adjust heat as necessary to maintain oil's temperature at about 350.) Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. If serving eggplant or zucchini, sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar if desired.

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