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Crispy Eggplant

Name: Crispy Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: filipino
Ingredients: 1 large Egg Plants; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 50 g Sesame Seed; 2 Eggs; To taste Salt; To taste Pepper; For frying Vegetable Oil

A classic Filipino vegetarian from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

min total

servings

267

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Filipino Vegetarian in TheMealDB. Original source: https://yummyfood.ph/recipe/crispiest-fried-eggplant/

Ingredients

1 largeEgg Plants
1 cupBreadcrumbs
50 gSesame Seed
2Eggs
To tasteSalt
To tastePepper
For fryingVegetable Oil

Instructions

01
Slice eggplant into 1 cm (0.4-inch) slices. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle them with salt. allow them to sit for 30 minutes to render some of their liquid and bitterness.
02
2. After 30 minutes wash eggplant slices from salt and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
03
3. In a large bowl/plate place breadcrumbs and sesame seeds. In another bowl beat 2 eggs with pinch salt and pepper.
04
4. Heal oil in a large skillet over high heat.
05
5. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in crumbs, and place in hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.