Crispy Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dip

TASTY BOY® Breading Mix (Regular), CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix (Original)

Ingredients

Eggplant Fries:
  • 1/2 kilo (500g) Eggplant, french-fry cut
  • 1/4 tsp. (1.25g) Salt, coarse
  • 1 tsp. (5g) TASTY BOY® Breading Mix (Regular)
  • 1 pc. (50g) Egg, beaten
  • 1 cup (150g) Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 pack (31g) CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix (Original)
  • 2 cups (500ml) Cooking oil, for frying
Marinara Sauce:
  • 3 Tbsps. (45ml) Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (30g) Onion, chopped
  • 1/2 Tbsp. (6g) Garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (350g) Canned tomatoes, crushed
  • 3 Tbsps. (45ml) Water
  • 1/4 tsp. (1.25g) Salt, coarse
  • 1/8 tsp. (0.3g) Black pepper, ground
  • 1/4 tsp. (1.25g) White sugar

Procedure

  1. SEASON & COAT. Season eggplant with salt and TASTY BOY® (Regular). Dip eggplants in egg then coat in breadcrumbs and CRISPY FRY® (Original) mixture.
  2. DEEP-FRY. In a pan with hot oil, deep-fry the breaded eggplant until golden brown. Drain excess oil using a strainer or collander. Set aside.
  3. SAUTÉ. To make the marinara sauce, in a pan, heat oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  4. SIMMER. Add the crushed tomatoes and water. Let simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
  5. SERVE. Place the crispy eggplants on a plate, and marinara sauce on a separate bowl. Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Tips

Fry eggplant in batches and avoid overcrowding to ensure crispy fries.

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ajinomoto cooking_time  Cooking Time: 25 minutes ajinomoto prep_time  Preparation: 10 minutes ajinomoto servings  Servings: 10 ajinomoto size  Serving size: 1/2 cup fries & 3 Tbsps. sauce (98g)

Products Used

CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix Buy Now
TASTY BOY® ALL PURPOSE BREADING MIX Buy Now

Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving (kcal)
195.9
Carbohydrates (g)
19.2
Proteins (g)
4.3
Fat (g)
11.5
Dietary Fiber (g)
2.2
Calcium (mg)
50.6
Iron (mg)
1.5
Sodium (mg)
424.6

Good to Know Nutrition Facts

Both eggplant and tomatoes are rich sources of Antioxidants that help fight against certain cancers.

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