1largelong eggplant, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
2eggsbeaten
1/2cupfine matzo meal or potato starch seasoned with dried parsleysalt and pepper
Vegetablewalnut or hazelnut oil for frying
3cupsmarinara sauceclick for homemade recipe
Fresh chopped parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375°F.
2 Dip the eggplant slices in egg and then in the seasoned matzo meal.
3 Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant in batches until golden on both sides; remove and drain on paper towels.
To Assemble the Eggplant Stacks:
4 Lightly grease the bottom of a 9x13" pan. Cover the bottom with a thin layer of sauce. Place one layer of eggplant, top with sauce, top with
eggplant and top with sauce again.
5 Bake covered for 20 minutes.
6 Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Dress It Up: For a quick and elegant time saver, warm sauce and pre-plate individual stacks. Alternate 2 or 3 layers of eggplant and sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
As seen in the Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine (Spring 2013) - Subscribe Now