Fried Eggplant with Tomato and Basil - Our Edible Italy

Fried Eggplant with Tomato and Basil - Our Edible Italy

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In traditional Campanian homes, this vegetable side dish (fried eggplant with tomato and basil) is commonly prepared ahead of time to allow the fresh

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 pounds firm eggplants (cut into 1-inch (2 1/2-centimeter) cubes)
  • coarse sea salt or kosher salt
  • peanut or canola oil (for deep frying)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (halved or lightly smashed)
  • 1 1/2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes (halved )
  • 8 to 10 fresh torn basil leaves (reserving some for garnish)
  • fine salt

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