Fried Eggplant With Powdered Sugar

• oil, for frying1⁄4 cup
• eggplants, young-sliced 1/4-inch thick↗2
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• sugar↗2 tablespoons
• flour, adjusting to make a light batter↗1 cup
• powdered sugar, for dusting↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, preheat oil. Season the eggplant with salt.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Whisk in the sugar and a pinch of salt. Add flour to make a light batter. Soak the eggplant slice in the light batter.

3. 3

   Remove the eggplant from the batter and gently lay in the hot oil. Pan-fry the eggplant for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Serve the eggplant immediately with powdered sugar.