diff --git a/non-greasy-deep-fried-aubergines.md b/non-greasy-deep-fried-aubergines.md index 5b2cd1e..39ecd1b 100644 --- a/non-greasy-deep-fried-aubergines.md +++ b/non-greasy-deep-fried-aubergines.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# Non greasy deep fried aubergines +# Non-greasy deep fried aubergines ![Deep fried aubergines](./images/non-greasy-deep-fried-aubergines.jpg) @@ -17,23 +17,25 @@ It can be done, but it ain't easy. Well, it's not rocket science either, it's ju Wash and dry up the aubergine, remove the top. Grab a colander and put a deep plate underneath. -Start cutting the aubergine in thin slices, arrange the first few as a layer in the colander and add plenty of salt (don't worry, trust me). Keep slicing up and arranging layers in the colander, adding salt to each layer. Let it rest for good 30-35 minutes. +Start cutting the aubergine into thin slices. Arange the first few as a layer in the colander and add plenty of salt (don't worry, trust me). Keep slicing up and arranging layers in the colander, adding salt to each layer. + +Let it rest for good 30-35 minutes. What is going to happen now is that the aubergine is going to slowly exude a fair amount liquid. Reason #1 why the result is going to be crispy. -When the time runs up throw away the liquid the oozed out of the aubergine, give each slice a good rinse under cold water and lay them on a double layer of kitchen paper. Once you have rinsed them all, add another layer of kitchen paper on top and give them a good tap to absorbe all the remaining moisture. +After approx. 30 mins, throw away the liquid that oozed out of the aubergine, give each slice a good rinse under cold water and lay them on a double layer of kitchen paper. Once you have rinsed them all, add another layer of kitchen paper on top and give them a good tap to absorb all the remaining moisture. Grab a frying pan, add olive oil and bring it to a very high temperature. -While the oil heats up, whisk the egg and batter the slices. But before start deep frying them, find an oven grill rack ([this](https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=oven+grill+rack&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=WwG&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=rbWbUraHBsq10wX2Ow&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1177&bih=882) is what I mean) where to rest the slices once done. **Do not use kitchen paper**. That is reason #2 why the end result is non-greasy. Yes, kitchen paper absorbes the excess of olive oil but it becomes moist and warm, leaving the aubergine shoggy. +While the oil heats up, whisk the egg and batter the slices. But before you start deep frying them, find an oven grill rack ([this](https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=oven+grill+rack&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=WwG&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=rbWbUraHBsq10wX2Ow&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1177&bih=882) is what I mean) to rest the slices on once fried. **Do not use kitchen paper**. That is reason #2 why the end result is non-greasy. Yes, kitchen paper absorbs the excess olive oil but it becomes moist and warm, leaving the aubergine soggy underneath. -So, your aubergine is battered, your oilve oil is piping hot and the grill rack is waiting as the final destination. Now go ahead, but don't add more than 3-4 slices at a time, it would make the oil's temperature drop too much. They should be done in no more than 3-4 minutes. +So, your aubergine is battered, your olive oil is piping hot and the grill rack is waiting as the final destination. Now go ahead, but don't add more than 3-4 slices at a time, it would make the oil's temperature drop too much. They should be done in no more than 3-4 minutes. And that's it! The first ones to come out would probably be ready to eat by the time you finish with the last ones. Enjoy. -## Alergies and dietary requirements +## Allergies and dietary requirements * Vegetarian * Gluten free (if you use gluten free flour!)