Jackstraw Eggplant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
1 c. flour
1 c. ice water
1 beaten egg
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cut eggplant in half lengthwise; peel.
Slice 1/2-inch thick. Cut slice sin 1/2-inch strips.
Beat flour, water, egg, oil, sugar and salt.
Dip eggplant in batter.
Allow excess batter to drain off.
Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (365\u00b0) for 4 to 5 minutes.
Drain on paper toweling.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.