fried eggplant dish

Fried eggplant recipe (torrejas de berenjena)

This very simple fried eggplant recipe (a.k.a. torrejas de berenjena) uses an egg wash to achieve a crunchy texture that contrast well with the soft fried eggplant. An old time Dominican recipe and one of my favorites! Fried eggplant recipe 1 big Italian eggplant3 eggs1/2 teaspoon of salt1/4 teaspoon of black pepper1 teaspoon of parsley (oregano or basil flakes (take your pick))1/4 cup frying oil or enough to cover the bottom of your frying pan In a mixing pan, beat the eggs and add the salt, pepper and herbs. Stir.Wash the eggplant and cut it in 1/4 inch thick, round…

Vegetarian comfort food for winter

Is there such a thing as healthy comfort food? This question comes to mind when I make stir-fried vegetables to eat with rice... probably high in calories but also high in fiber. The following two vegetarian comfort food dishes complement each other and make a delicious winter dinner. You can use ingredients left over from one to make the other. Fried eggplant Tofu vegetables black bean sauce recipe. Using the left over eggs from the eggplant egg wash, make this tofu stir fry with vegetables and black bean sauce. Use the links provided to access the recipes. Serve both dishes…