Piccata on Eggplant with Tomato Sauce and Rice

Ingredients

  • 450 g eggplant
  • 2 eggs
  • 75 g of parmesan, finely grated
  • olive oil, for frying
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • tomato sauce:
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 500 g crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For serving:
4 port. boiled rice
salad

How to prepare

  • Cut the eggplant into 1 cm thick slices and place on cutting board. Salt and let the liquid settle for about 10 minutes.
  • Mix onions, garlic, crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper and oregano in a saucepan. Let simmer for about 10 min. Mix to a smooth tomato sauce with a stick mixer.
  • Lightly whisk together eggs and parmesan. Dry the eggplant slices dry and dip in the batter, one at a time. Place directly in a heated frying pan with oil. Fry on medium heat to fine color, 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with rice, tomato sauce, and salad.

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