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Crispy Eggplant Steak (“Poor Man’s Steak”)

Name: Crispy Eggplant Steak (“Poor Man’s Steak”)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 Eggplants (Cook whole, then peel while keeping the stem attached); 1 Egg (Beaten for the coating); Salt for the egg (To taste); Pepper for the egg (To taste); 60 g Panko breadcrumbs (For coating the eggplants); Salt for the breadcrumbs (To taste); Pepper for the breadcrumbs (To taste); Paprika (A few pinches, to taste); Chili pepper (A few pinches, to taste); Garlic powder (A few pinches, to taste); Frying oil (A little oil for pan-frying); Parmesan (To sprinkle on top when serving; quantity not specified); Lemon (A wedge for serving and a little juice to squeeze over the steaks; quantity not specified)

Recipe by Loubna JAIBI @lesgourmandisesdeloubna · Instagram

Imported by Camille Bonnet on SeeMeCook

A vegetarian cutlet inspired by Italian cuisine, made with whole grilled eggplants that are then coated in panko breadcrumbs. It is served crispy with Parmesan and lemon.

2 servings45 minItalian

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Ingredients

2 Eggplants (Cook whole, then peel while keeping the stem attached)
1 Egg (Beaten for the coating)
Salt for the egg (To taste)
Pepper for the egg (To taste)
60 g Panko breadcrumbs (For coating the eggplants)
Salt for the breadcrumbs (To taste)
Pepper for the breadcrumbs (To taste)
Paprika (A few pinches, to taste)
Chili pepper (A few pinches, to taste)
Garlic powder (A few pinches, to taste)
Frying oil (A little oil for pan-frying)
Parmesan (To sprinkle on top when serving; quantity not specified)
Lemon (A wedge for serving and a little juice to squeeze over the steaks; quantity not specified)

Steps

1
Prick the whole eggplants in several places.
2
Grill the whole eggplants in an air fryer for approximately 20 minutes. They can also be cooked over an open flame or in the oven, as indicated in the recipe.
3
Once fully cooked, peel the eggplants while keeping the stems attached.
4
Gently flatten them with paper towels to give them the thickness of a steak and remove excess water.
5
Beat the egg with salt and pepper.
6
In another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, paprika, chili pepper, and garlic powder.
7
Dip each eggplant first into the seasoned egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture, coating it completely.
8
Place parchment paper in a cold frying pan and add a little frying oil.
9
Cook the breaded eggplant steaks on both sides until very crispy.
10
Serve with a lemon wedge, sprinkle with Parmesan, and squeeze a little lemon juice over the top.

Notes

The quantities of breadcrumbs, oil, Parmesan, lemon, and spices are not specified in the source; the corresponding nutritional values are therefore estimates. The temperature and air fryer or oven settings are not provided.