Eggplant Fritters

We was po’ & ate anything that didn’t eat us. When I had kids, Mom & Grandma would make fritters of all kinds for my children. It was a treat, they couldn’t wait to go (and visit) so they could get these.

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar for dusting
  • 2 tblsp sugar for boiling
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning can be added for a twist

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice eggplant and soak in sugar water; drain well.

Step 2

Place in skillet WITHOUT water or butter, cover and simmer slowly until tender approximately 20 minutes..

Step 3

Mash the eggplant then add in the rest of the ingredients.

Step 4

Cook as fritters in hot oil until golden on each side, remove paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar,. Enjoy!



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