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Albanian Fried Eggplant & Zucchini

Here's how you make Albanian Fried Eggplant & Zucchini
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 eggplant (large eggplant, or two medium peeled and sliced lengthwise or in circles),
  • 2 zucchini sliced lengthwise or in circles
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (Greek style)
  • 2 tablespoon salt (for sprinkling the eggplant and zucchini)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • Olive oil (for frying)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Generously salt the eggplant and zucchini; let sit for about 1 hour and let drain in a colander.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, mix together the yogurt, finely chopped cucumber, garlic and salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  • Step 3: Rinse off the salt and squeeze the eggplant of any excess liquid

  • Step 4: Pat dry

  • Step 5: In a bowl mix together about 1/2 cup of flour and 6-8 tablespoons of water, you want a smooth consistency, add additional water as necessary.

  • Step 6: Heat olive oil in a frying pan with just enough oil to coat the bottom, to medium high.

  • Step 7: Pass the zucchini and eggplant through the flour mixture on both sides and place in the hot oil.

  • Step 8: Fry on both sides until golden brown.

  • Step 9: Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.

  • Step 10: Serve warm with prepared cucumber sauce.


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