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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Cajun
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----SEASONING MIX-----
1 1/8 ts Salt
1/4 ts Paprika
1/2 ts White pepper
1/4 ts Onion powder
1/4 ts Garlic powder
1/4 ts Ground red pepper (Cayenne)
1/4 ts Black pepper
1/4 ts Dried tyme leaves
1/8 ts Dried sweet basil leaves
-----INGREDIENTS-----
1 c Eggplant or zucchini --
- peeled and coarsley chopped
1/2 c All purpose flour
1/2 c Dried bread crumbs -- very fine
1/2 c Milk
1 Egg
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar (optional)
Combine seasoning mix ingerdients is a small bowl, mixing
thoroughly. Sprinkle the vegetables evenly with about 1/2 ts mix.
Place the flour in a small bowl and the breadcrumbs in another. Add
1 ts seasoning mix to the flour and one tsp to the breadcrumbs,
mixing each well. (Use any leftover mix to season other vegetables
before cooking. In a separate small bowl combine the milk and egg
until well blended. Heat 1" oil in a 2 qt saucepan or deep fryer to
350 degrees F. Just before frying, dredge the chopped vegetables in
the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Work quickly so flour
doesn't get too moist; it's best to use your hands for this, but a
slotted spoon will do. Then coat well with the milk mixture, then
quickly with the breadcrumbs, shaking off excess. Place the
vegetables in hot oil until dark golden brown, about 2-3 minutes,
making sure to separate the vegetable pieces as you drop them into
the oil. Adjust heat as necessary to keep at 350 degrees F. Drain
and serve immediately.
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar (if desired).
