Crispy Eggplant Octopus

Crispy Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt

Ingredients:

• 1 medium eggplant

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1–2 teaspoons salt (for soaking water)

• Oil for frying (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)

• Optional: garlic yogurt for serving

Instructions:

1. Peel the eggplant and cut it into slices or sticks as desired.

2. Soak the eggplant in salted water (about 4 cups water + 1–2 tsp salt) for 15 minutes.

3. Drain and pat dry the eggplant slices.

4. In a bowl, beat 2 large eggs.

5. Dip each eggplant slice into the egg, making sure it’s well coated.

6. Then coat the egg-dipped slices in cornmeal evenly.

7. Fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden and crispy.

8. Serve with garlic-flavored yogurt (mix plain yogurt with grated garlic and a pinch of salt).

Enjoy!