Melanzane alla parmigiana / Parmigiana di melanzane (Aubergine Parmesan / Eggplant Parmesan) – Sicil

Ingredients

• 2 large aubergine (1 kilo)
• 2 tins (400 gms each) skinned plum tomatoes , drain, deseed, and chop
• 18 leaves basil
• 1 red onion , trim end, skin, and finely chop
• 70 grams plain flour
• 300 mls olive oil for frying
• 250 grams mozzarella , tear into thumb sized pieces, and strain
• 50 grams parmigiano-reggiano cheese , finely grate
• 1 egg , hard-boil, shell, and slice (optional)
• Sea salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground