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Fried Brinjals With A Honey, Mint & Sesame...

Slice the brinjals into 1.5cm rounds and place them into a colander. Sprinkle each round with a little salt, let the slices sit for +-25minutes, until liquid forms on the surface of each round. Bring some oil, about 1cm o...

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS FOR THE BRINJALS:

1-2 x brinjals

Olive Pride A Blend of Seed Oils & Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for frying

1½cups x Japanese bread crumbs or regular bread crumbs

2 x large eggs, beaten

salt and pepper

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SESAME SEED SPREAD:

⅓cup x tahini

¼cup x Clover Bliss Double Cream

handful mint, finely chopped

2tbs x honey

salt and pepper

Method

METHOD FOR THE BRINJALS:

  1. Slice the brinjals into 1.5cm rounds and place them into a colander.
  2. Sprinkle each round with a little salt, let the slices sit for +-25minutes, until liquid forms on the surface of each round.
  3. Bring some oil, about 1cm of oil to a medium – high heat.
  4. Dip each brinjal round into the egg mixture then into the bread crumbs, make sure to get each side coated evenly.
  5. Fry each round for 2-3minutes on each side, or until golden brown, then drain on a paper towel.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then serve with sesame spread.

METHOD FOR THE SESAME SEED SPREAD:

  1. Place all the ingredients into a mixing bowl, whisk well to combine.
  2. Season and serve with fried brinjals.

 

CLOVER INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS RECIPE