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How to Cook Green Eggplant

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By Alicia Bodine
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Green eggplants are not as common as other types of eggplants, but they have a sweet taste that is very pleasurable. Although mainly used in Asian cuisines, these eggplants can be cooked in many different ways. Green eggplants are much meatier than their more traditional counterparts, which makes them perfect for cooking as a main course for dinner.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 lb. green eggplant
  • Paper towels
  • Knife
  • Sea salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 medium-sized bowls
  • 3 tbsp. of water
  • 1 cup of Italian-style bread crumbs
  • Dash of pepper
  • 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • Frying pan
  1. Step 1

    Rinse your eggplant off under a faucet of running water, and then pat dry with a paper towel. Use a knife to slice the eggplant. You want each slice to be about half an inch thick.

  2. Step 2

    Sprinkle a tiny bit of sea salt over the top of each slice of eggplant.

  3. Step 3

    Beat one egg in a medium-sized bowl. Add the water and beat again. Set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Pour your bread crumbs into a second medium-sized bowl. Add the pepper and mix well.

  5. Step 5

    Heat your extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan.

  6. Step 6

    Dip each green eggplant slice in the egg mixture, and then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Place it in the frying pan.

  7. Step 7

    Cook your green eggplant slices for four minutes. Flip them and cook another four minutes.

  8. Step 8

    Remove your eggplant slices when they are golden brown and place them on some paper towels to absorb the oil. Serve while hot.

Tips & Warnings
  • Top with spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese for eggplant Parmesan.
  • Cut up and serve over a salad.
  • • Keep your children and pets out of the room when you are frying the eggplant. The oil will get hot and can pop out of the pan, possibly causing a burn.

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