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Pan-fried aubergines with a ginger-mustard mayo


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  • Author: Sarah Khanna
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy spiced aubergines that stay crunchy for hours, perfect for party snacks, served with a tangy ginger-mustard mayo.


Ingredients

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For the aubergine, you'll need

  • 2 medium aubergines, sliced lengthwise 6.5 mm thick
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
  • 3/4 cup of olive oil

For the mayonnaise, you'll need:

  • 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon of yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon of whole-grain mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon of ginger powder

Instructions

  1. Slice the aubergines lengthwise into 6.5 mm thick pieces.
  2. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and salt.
  4. Dip each aubergine slice into the beaten eggs, then coat with the flour mixture.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the aubergine slices in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  6. For the dipping sauce, mix the mayonnaise, garlic powder, ginger powder, yellow mustard, and whole-grain mustard in a small bowl until well combined.
  7. Serve the fried aubergines hot with the ginger-mustard mayo on the side.

Notes

For best results, serve the aubergines immediately after frying to maintain their crispiness. The ginger-mustard mayo can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. These aubergines pair well with other Egyptian breakfast items like fool and ta’amiya.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: Egyptian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 55