Jackstraw Eggplant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, peeled
1 c. flour
1 c. ice water
1 slightly beaten egg
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Halve eggplant lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Cut slices in 1/2-inch strips.
Beat together flour, ice water, egg, oil, sugar, salt and pepper.
Dip strips into mixture.
Fry a few at a time in enough oil to cover at 365\u00b0 for 4 to 5 minutes, turning.
Drain on paper toweling.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.