Can you soak eggplant in milk before frying?
Matthew Wilson
Updated on February 26, 2026
Soak eggplant slices or cubes in milk for about 30 minutes before cooking. The milk not only tempers the bitterness, but it actually makes for eggplant that is extra creamy, since the vegetable acts like a sponge and soaks up a good amount of milk in its flesh.
Should you salt eggplant before cooking?
No need to salt first. Most recipes for eggplant insist you salt it before cooking. If you’re cooking it in some other way — roasting, grilling, steaming — salting has no effect. And when you are salting eggplant for frying, it takes a lot more than just a quick sprinkle and rinse.
What is the best batter for deep frying?
Directions Mix all dry ingredients, except the extra flour, whisk together. Add beer and only mix lightly. DO NOT over mix. You want the mix to be blended but not overmixed as it will not ‘puff up’ when deep-frying. For fish,shrimp, and ‘meaty or wet’ items I usually towel dry them and dredge them in the additional flour.
Do I need batter to deep fry?
Directions In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup plus 1 T. water, 1 T. beaten egg, and oil. Add wet ingredients to dry and combine until mixed. Follow your deep fryer instructions for whatever veggie or meat you’re frying. This batter is thin and delicious.
What is deep frying batter made of?
Directions. Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Stir egg into dry ingredients. Gradually mix in one beer until a thin batter is formed. You should be able to see the fish through the batter after it has been dipped. Dip fish fillets into the batter, then drop one at a time into hot oil. Fry fish,…
How do you make eggplant french fries?
Instructions Peel and cut the eggplant into french-fry shapes. Set aside. In a shallow bowl, stir together the pork dust, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the eggs in a separate bowl and whip until frothy. Dip the eggplant pieces into the egg, then into the flour mixture, then back into the egg, and back into the pork dust mixture.