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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Sauce
Breading
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Eggplant
Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle salt on the slices and let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Cooking
- 4
Heat Oil
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Fry Eggplant
Dredge the eggplant slices in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Carefully place them in the hot oil.
- 6
Drain Eggplant
Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried eggplant warm, drizzled with the cilantro-citrus sauce and sprinkled with extra pomegranate seeds.