- Side Dishes
- 30 min
- 8 June 2022
Perfect for a snack to share with friends or as a side dish - these fried eggplants are crunchy and full of flavor, they are also easy to make and will please any guest. The nutty tahini sauce is a fantastic compliment and - served with mint and pomegranate seeds - these crunchy treats are just delightful. Perfect for a snack to share with friends or as a side dish - these fried eggplants a...
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Fried Eggplants with Tahini
Ingredients
Preparation
1 aubergines
1 tbsp salt
1 cups milk
1 cups flour
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 juice of lemon
1 garlic cloves, CRUSHED
1 tsp salt
Tahini Sauce
0.3 cups tahini paste
0.5 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp juice of lemon
0.3 cups water
To serve
parsley
mints
pomegranate Seeds
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Step 1
Clean and slice the eggplant in ¼ inch discs.
5 min
Step 2
Place the eggplant slices in a big mesh strainer and sprinkle with salt.
Step 3
Top the eggplant with a heavy pot or another heavy item to press them down. Let them lose the liquid for at least 45 minutes.
5 min
Step 4
Pat them with paper towels.
Step 5
Combine milk, flour, soy sauce, lemon juice, chopped garlic and salt to make the batter.
5 min
Step 6
Heat the oil to 180ºC (360ºF).
Step 7
Dip each eggplant slice in the milk and flour mixture and deep fry until golden brown, working in small batches so the oil stays at the correct temperature.
5 min
Step 8
Drain excess oil in a grid or paper towels.
5 min
Step 9
Combine tahini paste, garlic powder, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
5 min
Step 10
Serve the eggplants with fresh parsley, mint, and tahini sauce.
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