12-15Thai eggplantsends trimmed, cut into 3 to 4 slices each
2CupsPanko Bread Crumbs
½Cupflour
2Tablespoonssesame seeds
1Teaspoonred pepper flakesif desired
1Teaspoonground ginger
1Teaspoonpaprika
1Teaspoondried cilantro
1Teaspoononion powder
1Teaspoongarlic powder
1Teaspoonsea salt
1Teaspoonblack pepper
4Eggs
Cooking oil for frying
Soy sauce for dipping
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat (350 to 400 degrees)
Prepare a baking sheet with paper towels for finished eggplant slices
In a bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, sesame seeds, and spices and mix well
In another bowl, add the eggs and whisk until well blended
In an additional bowl place the flour
Dredge each of the eggplant slices in flour then dunk into the eggs and then coat in the bread crumb mixture. The bread crumbs should cover the entire surface of each slice.
Place the coated eggplant slices into the pan of hot oil in a single layer and allow to cook until the bottom side is a deep golden brown
Turn the slices over and cook on the other side, try to flip them only once
When the eggplant is done, place them on the prepared baking sheet to drain