Eggplant Parmesan fry with or without breadcrumbs??

Question

I have asked a few people how they cook theirs. Some say lots of eggs and bread crumbs and others say forget the bread crumbs you don't need it, just the eggs will do. I never made an eggplant dish before but I love it when I go to a restaurant. Just wanted to try my hand at it.
Also, how hard is it to make Pickled Eggplant. I love it in salads but if its too hard to make I'll just keep buying it from the store.

Answer 1

With the bread crumbs....so good and still easy to make. Had it for lunch today.

Dip 1/4 in. slices in egg, then seasoned bread crumbs. Heat oil in a skillet and shallow fry until deep golden. Set on paper towels. Transfer to baking dish and layer/alternate with tomato sauce. Top with mozzarella and bake until melted. Mmmm

Answer 2

If you do eggs and bread crumbs it will stay on the eggplant better. I usually mix a tiny bit of milk in with the egg too. Then once you dip the eggplant in the egg/milk mixture dip it in the breadcrumbs. I also mix parmasean cheese and garlic salt in with the breadcrumbs to give it extra flavor!

Answer 3

Eggs and flour. Bread crumbs can overpower the subtle flavor of eggplant. I don't know how to pickle it but my uncle does and it doesn't seem very hard at all. Just make sure that you sterilize the jars you are going to put it in.

Answer 4

First of all you have to sprikle salt on the eggplant before anything. Then fry before egg and breadcrumbs are added. Pickled anything is easy go to epicurious.com and they will give you the rine recipe then add eggplant and let sit for an alotted amount of time.

Answer 5

Not sure about pickled eggplant, but I'm sure you could add pickling spices to it. Here's my recipe for Eggplant Parmesan:

Eggplant:
1 med. eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices
1 1/2 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs mixed with 1/2 cup water

Filling:
1 large container Ricotta cheese
1 pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and water pressed out
2 T Italian Herbs
1 egg
1 cup shredded Parmesan or Italian Cheese Blend

Sauce:
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
1 28oz can Tomato Sauce
1 15 oz. can DicedTomatos with oregano and garlic
1/3 cup olive oil
3 T Italian Herbs
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp Sugar
Kosher Salt
1/2 Tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
2 cups shredded Italian Cheese Blend or Parmesan

For the eggplant: place slices in a flat dish and salt liberally. Set aside to allow the salt to draw out excess moisture. After approximately 30 minutes, rinse egg plant and put in egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan cheese
and brown in hot olive oil. Set aside and use paper towel to absorb excess oil.

For filling: blend ricotta with parmesan, spinach, egg and herbs

For Sauce: Saute onion and garlic until translucent. Mix remaining ingrediants and simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.

To Assemble: Spread 1/2 cup sauce in baking dish. Layer a single layer of eggplant on sauce. Top with 1 cup sauce and 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat until you end with sauce. Top with more shredded/grated cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let sit for approximately 15 minutes before serving. Good with linguine!

Answer 6

its all up to personal choice.
if you like the bread crumbs, go ahead and do it. if not leave them off.
and then comes the question of Fresh or Store bought bread crumbs, and how do you season it.

Emeril Lagassee says bread crumbs: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_11683,00.html?rsrc=search

and so does Juan-Carlos Cruz:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_29519,00.html?rsrc=search

but it is all up to you and what you like.

and as for the pickled eggplant, i'm not sure...i couldn't find anything on foodtv.com

Answer 7

Definetly with bread crumbs

Answer 8

My recipe calls for flour instead of bread crumbs. It's really good!

Answer 9

I say eggs and breadcrumbs! That's how I make my eggplant parm and people seem to like it.

Answer 10

dip your eggplant in flour, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs, standard breading procedure. I like panko breadcrumbsfor their unique texture, and they brown extremely nice. Can only find them in asian supermarkets though.