eggplant milanese - TK

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplant
• 4 slices bread (preferably set out to dry out for a day)
• 1 chili pepper, like Cayenne or 1/4 teaspoon dried Cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 handful basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Salt & pepper
• Olive oil
• Jarred marinara sauce, warmed