Description
Crispy Eggplant Katsu is a delightful vegan dish that features tender eggplant coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust. Perfect as a snack, side, or main course, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends with its incredible texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant (approx. 300g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices. Dredge each slice in flour until lightly coated.
- Dip the floured slices into beaten eggs, ensuring full coverage.
- Coat each slice with panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly for adherence.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each slice until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg