Fried Eggplant

Eggplant is a ubiquitous item in the Israeli kitchen. From roasted eggplant in tehina to sabich. Eggplant can be found on menus everywhere. A simple preparation found at falafel stands and other restaurants is fried eggplant. The preparation is ridiculously simple. First you slice the eggplant into slices. Then you place olive oil or any neutral oil like canola oil in a frying pan. When the pan is hot add the eggplant slices. Cook until the eggplant is tender and golden brown and delicious. Salt them when they come out of the oil as they will soak up the seasoning. Serve with a variety of salads and dips to create a fantastic lunch or a light dinner. You can also serve the eggplant as a side dish for a barbecue. Cook up some kebabim or chicken kebabs and you have a great meal. It is amazingly simple to make so give it a try. Enjoy!