Recipes

[LouisianaAnn]

Eggplant Fritters

1 pound eggplant, peeled and cubed

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/3 cup all-purpose baking powder

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon salt

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Vegetable oil for deep-frying

Cook the eggplant cubes in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, adding just enough water to keep the eggplant from sticking to the bottom. Stir often. When the eggplant is tender, remove from the heat, mash well with a fork, and cool slightly.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggplant, baking powder, flour, sugar, nutmeg, salt, and cayenne. Mix well.

Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep, heavy pot or electric fryer to about 360*. Drop the eggplant mixture by tablespoons into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. You can season the fritters with more salt if you wish. We love these with remoulade sauce or tartar sauce.

~LouisianaAnn~4/5/11