Jackstraw Eggplant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 slightly beaten egg
1 c. milk
1 Tbsp. salad oil

Preparation

Cut eggplant in half lengthwise; pare, slice 1/2-inch thick. Cut slices in 1/2-inch strips.
Make batter.
Mix flour with salt. Combine egg, milk and salad oil; add gradually to flour, beating until smooth.
Dip eggplant strips in batter; drain well on wire rack.
Fry 2 to 5 minutes in deep hot fat (375\u00b0) or in shallow hot fat.
Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with salt and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.