Yo simply dave

[nangiggles]

So I havent had eggplant in years, I kinda remember hating it, same as hubby, but I'm willing to try it again and was wondering what you recommend, I have never cooked it so I need a beginers recipes that tastes good, I've seen dif stuff and not sure what to do, recommendations?

 

[simply dave]

For starters Nan, why not dip sliced eggplant in an egg wash, coat it in flour/cornstarch and deep fry it? Just as an appetizer to a main dish. Serve it with some ranch dressing. The key to eggplant is to not overcook it to the point that it turns to mush. The fresher the better too.

Anyway, my Thai Basil Eggplant dish has converted many eggplant "naysayers" over...seriously. That dish is a bit more complex than just fried eggplant. I've got a nice eggplant parmesan recipe that is delicious too.

Truth be told, I'd do the Thai Basil dish though. That wins'em over every time.

 

[simply dave]

Oh...and sometimes we'll cube it up along with squash, onion, garlic, various herbs and simply saute everything in some olive oil and wine. Quite tasty.

 

[nangiggles]

fried sounds like a good idea... husband isnt huge on sauted veggies, he does like zucchini and such so I need it to be different this one time

 

[simply dave]

fried sounds like a good idea... husband isnt huge on sauted veggies, he does like zucchini and such so I need it to be different this one time

Make a batter like this...
about 8 ounces of bottled soda water
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Mix the batter up, slice the eggplant and dip in an egg wash (just beat an egg and briefly dip the eggplant in it)

Place the eggplant in the batter and coat well (batter should be like thick pancake batter). On high heat, heat up some oil in a heavy pan and then fry'em up for about 4-5 minutes turning once.

For the record, I use canola oil when deep frying.

 

[digimon7068]

For starters Nan, why not dip sliced eggplant in an egg wash, coat it in flour/cornstarch and deep fry it? Just as an appetizer to a main dish. Serve it with some ranch dressing. The key to eggplant is to not overcook it to the point that it turns to mush. The fresher the better too.

Anyway, my Thai Basil Eggplant dish has converted many eggplant "naysayers" over...seriously. That dish is a bit more complex than just fried eggplant. I've got a nice eggplant parmesan recipe that is delicious too.

Truth be told, I'd do the Thai Basil dish though. That wins'em over every time.

flour first, then egg wash, then italian bread crumbs (homemade of course)...fried in olive oil...patted dry...then baking dish...layer of sauce, layer of eggplant, layer of shredded provolone & mozzeralla...wash, rinse, repeat, until the baking dish is full...then pop it in a 350 oven until the cheese is bubbly...so damn good, after your first bite, you'll have to decide whether to eat it or fuck it.

 

[digimon7068]

flour first, then egg wash, then italian bread crumbs (homemade of course)...fried in olive oil...patted dry...then baking dish...layer of sauce, layer of eggplant, layer of shredded provolone & mozzeralla...wash, rinse, repeat, until the baking dish is full...then pop it in a 350 oven until the cheese is bubbly...so damn good, after your first bite, you'll have to decide whether to eat it or fuck it.

following the same basic principle (except maybe leave out the bread crumbs), you can also use it as a substitute for a couple of the noodle layers in your next lasagna...mama mia!

 

[simply dave]

...so damn good, after your first bite, you'll have to decide whether to eat it or fuck it.

No doubt I'd be devouring that. But we love eggplant. Eggplant is kinda funny that way. Seems as if people either love it or hate it, ya know? I've heard cilantro is that way too as I've come across more than a few folks who simply cannot stand the taste of cilantro...I freakin' love cilantro.

 

[digimon7068]

No doubt I'd be devouring that. But we love eggplant. Eggplant is kinda funny that way. Seems as if people either love it or hate it, ya know? I've heard cilantro is that way too as I've come across more than a few folks who simply cannot stand the taste of cilantro...I freakin' love cilantro.

i ABSolutely love them both (eggplant and cilantro)...i've always eaten eggplant for as far back as i can remember, but i still distinctly remember the first time i had cilantro...shadyside (pittsburgh) arts festival...taco stand...one of those tacos in a soft shell that's just like shredded meat, onions, tomatoes and maybe cheese (??) and this fresh made salsa, with fresh chopped up cilantro...omg...i was hooked from the first bite!

 

[smurf2]

Is this a food orgy?

 

[Typo]

Yo simply Dave...

Stfu and gtfo

 

[-SD-]

lolol

 

[digimon7068]

Is this a food orgy?

during the spring/summer, i deprive myself of a lot of fun stuff in my diet, which tends to make me passionate about food in an almost weird sort of way hahaha

 

[nangiggles]

Hubby just confirmed he shall not eat egg plant even if fried and smothered in cheese, no way, no how, guess it will be for me

Yo simply Dave...

Stfu and gtfo

Read the thread title and then YOU STFU and GTFO

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[simply dave]

Hubby just confirmed he shall not eat egg plant even if fried and smothered in cheese, no way, no how, guess it will be for me

Wow...that's too bad. Well, enjoy your eggplant then Nan. Is your husband a picky eater?

 

[-SD-]

Can i stfu?

 

[dew925]

+1 on the cilantro

 

[-SD-]

Is your husband a picky eater?

obviously not if he eats her roasts

 

[Dial_tone]

Get a Room

 

[simply dave]

obviously not if he eats her roasts

Uh oh...You're gonna go to hell for that ya know. **grin**

 

[nangiggles]

He's a very picky eater! Like a damn kid, doesnt eat a lot of veggies, just salads, carrots and brocoli doesnt consider a meal being such if it doesnt have a dead animal in it.

obviously not if he eats her roasts

Lol

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[digimon7068]

He's a very picky eater! Like a damn kid, doesnt eat a lot of veggies, just salads, carrots and brocoli doesnt consider a meal being such if it doesnt have a dead animal in it.


Lol

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