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Crispy Fried Eggplant Katsu

Crispy Fried Eggplant Katsu

Crispy fried eggplant katsu is a delightful dish featuring a crunchy exterior and tender interior, turning a simple vegetable into a star on your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack & Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 17.5 oz Eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour for coating
  • 1.5 tbsp Corn starch for extra crispiness
  • 1 tsp Baking powder for lift
  • 1 tsp Salt to enhance flavor
  • 0.5 cup Room temperature water to adjust batter consistency
Coating
  • 2 cups Bread crumbs for crunch
Cooking
  • Neutral oil enough to submerge or shallow fry

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: combine all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir in water until the batter is smooth.
  3. Dip each eggplant slice into the batter, letting excess drip off.
  4. Coat the battered slices in bread crumbs until completely covered.
  5. Heat the neutral oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. For baking, preheat your oven to 400°F. Place coated slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve with a tangy dipping sauce for an extra flavor boost!

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