Fried Eggplant

Type of dish: Appetizer, Side Dish

2 medium eggplants, peeled and sliced into 3/4-inch sticks, 3-inches long
salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
vegetable oil for deep frying
celery salt

Salt surface of eggplant sticks. Place eggplant in colander for 30 minutes. Rinse eggplant and pat dry with paper towels.

In a medium bowl, mix milk and eggs until well blended. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium high heat. Dredge eggplant in egg mixture, then dredge in bread crumbs.

Carefully place fries in hot oil. Fry for 3 minutes, or until golden brown.

Recipe courtesy of Gazy Brothers Farm
Drain on paper towel, sprinkle with celery salt before serving.