
Berenjenas a La Mahones
Berenjenas a la Mahonesa is a traditional Spanish dish made with fried eggplant slices and a creamy garlic mayonnaise sauce.
Ingredients
- Parsley (for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
- Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Vegetable oil (1 cup)
- Eggs (2)
- All (purpose flour - 1/2 cup)
- Eggplants (2 medium-sized)
Instructions
- Slice the eggplants into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish and season with salt.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip into the beaten eggs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the eggplant slices in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the fried eggplant slices from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt to make the garlic mayonnaise sauce.
- Serve the fried eggplant slices with the garlic mayonnaise sauce on the side.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 25g • Protein: 5g • Sodium: 400mg • Sugar: 5g