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Southern Fried Eggplant

Southern Fried Eggplant

1 large eggplant, stems removed
1 lightly beaten large egg
1/3 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup fine ground white cornmeal
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
Vegetable oil

Directions:
1.   Cut eggplant into 1/3 inch slices
2.   Season with salt
3.   Place eggplant slices in colander to drain for 20 minutes
4.   In a shallow bowl whisk egg and buttermilk
5.   Using a cookie sheet add cornmeal, cornstarch, salt and pepper
6.   Press eggplant slices between paper towels to remove excess moisture
7.   In heavy skillet, heat 1-inch oil to 350 F
8.   Dip eggplant in egg, mixture dredge in cornmeal mixture and shake off excess
9.   Fry eggplant 2 minutes, turn and fry 1 minute or until golden brown
10. Drain excess oil, place on paper towels
11. Season with salt and pepper

Serves: 2


Sea Salt	Cracked Black Pepper