Eggplants with Cheese and Garlic
Description
The appetizer is prepared quickly and simply. Eggplants with cheese and garlic are very easy and quick to make. Here is one more practical tip. If your oven is very powerful, place the eggplants on a lower rack. Enjoy. Serve the appetizer to the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the eggplants and slice them into rounds of uniform thickness. Do not peel the skin.
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Step 2
2. Salt the eggplant slices and place them in a colander. Press down on top with a small plate and a weight (a jar of water) and let sit for one hour.
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Step 3
3. After an hour, pat the slices dry with a towel. Arrange the slices in pairs to form a sort of eggplant sandwich.
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Step 4
4. Cut the cheese into pieces the size of an eggplant slice. Place the cheese on the eggplant, squeeze out a small amount of garlic, and add a sprig or leaf of herbs. Cover with a second slice of eggplant.
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Step 5
5. Beat the eggs with a whisk in a wide bowl. Also prepare a plate with flour and breadcrumbs. Dip each "sandwich" in flour, then in the egg mixture, and in the breadcrumbs.
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Step 6
6. Let the breaded eggplant dry (for 10 minutes), and meanwhile heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant with cheese and garlic on both sides for 2–3 minutes per side.