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Fried Eggplant (Melenzana fritta) Italian

Fried Eggplant (Melenzana fritta) Italian is an italian recipe made with Eggplant, Salt, Olive Oil, Pepper, and Romano Cheese. Serves 4. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1
• 1 tbsp
• 1 cup
• Pepper
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Wash eggplant,but so not pare.

2. 2

   Slice in 1/4 in slices, sprinkle salt on each slice, and let stand 1 hour in colander.

3. 3

   Squeeze dry with palms of hands.

4. 4

   Heat oil in frying pan and fry eggplant until brown on each side over medium flame.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with pepper and grated cheese, and serve hot or cold.

6. 6

   May be used as antipasto, side dish, entree or sandwich filling.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.