Looking for a good eggplant parm recipe. With dairy cheese or plant-based. Either is fine.I just don’t want it to be mushy!
Looking for a good eggplant parm recipe. With dairy cheese or plant-based. Either is fine.I just don’t want it to be mushy!
Eggplant Parmesan, also known as Melanzane alla Parmigiana, is a classic Italian dish that’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for vegetarians. Here’s a recipe that you can try:
Ingredients:
– 2 large eggplants
– Salt
– 2 cups of all-purpose flour
– 4 eggs, beaten
– 2 cups of Italian breadcrumbs
– 2 cups of vegetable oil
– 4 cups of your favorite tomato sauce
– 2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cut the eggplants into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and sprinkle salt on both sides of the slices. Place the slices in a colander and let them sit for about 30 minutes to release excess moisture.
3. Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
4. Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
5. Dip each eggplant slice into the flour, the beaten eggs, and the breadcrumbs, and coat each slice evenly.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain the fried eggplant slices on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
7. In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.
8. Place a layer of fried eggplant slices on the tomato sauce.
9. Sprinkle a layer of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top of the eggplant slices.
10. Repeat the layers of tomato sauce, eggplant slices, and cheese until all ingredients are used.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
12. Remove the foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Let the eggplant Parmesan cool for a few minutes before slicing.
14. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
Enjoy your delicious eggplant Parmesan!