Fried Eggplant

Name: Fried Eggplant
Ingredients: 2 eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup self-rising flour; 1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Vegetable oil

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil

Directions

1

Sprinkle both sides of eggplant slices evenly with salt; place on layers of paper towels, and let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
2

Soak eggplant slices in buttermilk about 30 minutes.
3

Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Drain eggplant slices, and dredge in flour mixture.
4

Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a large cast-iron skillet, heat to 375°. Fry eggplant slices 3 minutes or until golden.