Best Batter Fried Eggplant Recipes

KAFFIR LIME BATTER-FRIED SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT WITH PANANG CURRY

Steps:

• For the Curry: makes 12 ounces-3 ounces per dish.
• In a small saucepan add all ingredients and bring to a boil. Slow to a simmer for 1 minute. Take off fire and let steep for 5 minutes, strain through a chinois or fine mesh strainer. Reserve warm.
• For the Batter:
• makes 1 3/4 cups batter.
• Place flour, corn starch, curry paste, fine chopped Kaffir lime leaves, salt and palm sugar in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and curry is incorporated. Transfer to a cold stainless steel bowl and add ginger ale one half at a time whisking vigorously to avoid lumps. Keep chilled.
• For the Shrimp and Eggplant:6 each shrimp and 7 to 8 pieces eggplant per serving.
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• Butterfly shrimp and cut eggplant sticks, lightly dust in cornstarch, transfer to chilled batter. In a shallow fry pot, heat peanut oil to 350 degrees. Place shrimp and eggplant in oil and fry until crisp, approximately 2 minutes or until golden, transfer to paper towels to drain any excess oil.
• For the Assembly:.
• Heat sauce and mirror rectangular plate, shingle eggplant on top of sauce and top with shrimp. Garnish each plate with 2 pieces of cilantro sprigs and fine chiffonade of lime leaf.
• *These types of ingredients can be found at Asian specialty food stores and many supermarkets.

BATTER FRIED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Wash the eggplants and cut into 1 inch slices. Place the slices on a rack or in a colander, sprinkle with the salt, and let sit for 15 minutes. This will release Mix remaining ingredients into a batter.
• When the oil is hot, dip a few pieces of the eggplant in the batter until well coated. Carefully place into the hot oil, and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
• Serve immediately.