Breaded Eggplants in Tomato Sauce

Ilse Castrejón
This recipe for Breaded Eggplants in Tomato Sauce is an ideal dish to prepare on meatless Mondays. Eggplants are a vegetable known for their bitter flavor. To remove the bitterness, it is important to put them in boiling water, making them taste better. For your daily menu when you don't know what to cook, these Breaded Eggplants in Tomato Sauce are the perfect recipe. Prepare them for lunch or dinner; they can also be a delicious side dish.
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Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 2 eggplants, sliced
  • water
  • salt
  • 4 tomatoes, poached, for the sauce
  • 1/4 onions, for the sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, for the sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream, for the sauce
  • 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter, for the sauce
  • salt, for the sauce
  • pepper, for the sauce
  • basil, for the sauce
  • 1 cup asadero cheese, in slices
  • 2 eggs, for breading
  • 1 cup flour, for breading
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs, for breading
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • Parmesan cheese, for decorating
  • fresh basil leaf, for decorating
Preparation
45 mins
15 mins
Low
  • Place the eggplants in a bowl with water and coarse salt to de-bitter. Let them rest for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • For the sauce, blend the tomato with the onion, garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese.
  • In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter and pour in the sauce, season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil, and cook for 10 minutes until it has a smooth consistency. Set aside.
  • On a cutting board, place a slice of eggplant, cover it with a slice of cheese, and then place another slice of eggplant on top. Repeat until all are finished.
  • Bread the eggplant sandwiches by dipping them in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs. You can double bread them if desired.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat and fry the eggplants, draining them on paper towels to remove excess fat.
  • Serve accompanied by the sauce, decorated with more cheese and fresh basil.

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