Aubergines (Eggplant)
Fritters Veg
HT ACC 55mins
Serves
4 Hot
Vegetarian Vegetables Alcohol Accompaniment
Ingredients:
150g/5oz
Plain Flour
1
Whole Egg
1
tbsp Oil
150ml/5
fl.oz. Beer
2
Egg Whites
450g/1
lb Aubergines (eggplant)
2
tbsp Salt
2
extra tbsp Flour
Salt
& Pepper
Instructions
1.
Make the batter by beating together the flour, whole egg, oil, salt and beer until smooth.
2.
In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff then gently fold into the batter. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4.
Meanwhile, peel the aubergines and cut into 6mm/ 1/4 inch sliced. Sprinkle liberally with salt and set aside for 30 minutes.
5.
Heat the oil to 180C, 360F. Rinse the aubergine slices and dry well. Dust each slice with seasoned flour then dip into the batter.
Fry a few at a time for 4-5 minutes until
brown. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm while you cook the rest.
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