Crispy Eggplant with Molasses

15 mins.
Easy
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Eggplants
  • Cold water, lightly salted
  • 1 cup Flour
  • Olive oil, for frying
  • 1-3 tbsp. of Molasses or Honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Directions

    1. Peel the eggplants, slice them into strips about ½ inch thick and put them into a large bowl of  lightly salted cold water for 5-10 minutes. Drain and coat them in flour
    2. Heat the olive oil to a very high temperature (the olive oil must be very hot) then fry the eggplants until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
    3. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle salt to taste, drizzle with Molasses or honey and serve immediately!
    4. Pro Tips

      This dish can also be prepared by cutting the eggplants into ¼ inch rounds following the same cooking method.