Crispy Fried Eggplant

Ingredients

• 3 medium eggplant (500 gr)
• 1 1/4 cup Corn flour
• 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp Paprika powder
• 2 tsp stock powder
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 3/4 cup water
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Mix all ingredients except oil and eggplant

3. 3

   Take 1/2 cup of the dry ingredients into another bowl then mix in with water until thick

4. 4

   Cut eggplant into 5-6cm long

5. 5

   Place eggplant in an upright position and cut it into criss cross pattern and use a pair of chopstick to prevent cutting it all the way down

6. 6

   Dip into the batter and make sure to coat well in every nooks and creases

7. 7

   Then dredge well with the dry flour mixture

8. 8

   Heat oil in a deep pan, fry eggplant flower side down into the hot oil over medium heat for 2 mins each sides until crispy and golden brown Fry them in batches

9. 9

   Remove and drain onto a wire rack serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce