Prepare the Eggplant Layers
Peel and slice eggplant into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and set aside for one hour.
Dip slices first in egg and then in bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil on both sides until golden brown.
This hearty dish is a real show stopper! Perfect for the eggplant lover, the eggplant subs in for a traditional burger bun. Feel free to use ground meat or ground turkey instead of the ground chicken breast to customize your meat patty. Serve with a fresh salad for the perfect meal.
Contains: Gluten, Wheat, Egg
Peel and slice eggplant into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and set aside for one hour.
Dip slices first in egg and then in bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil on both sides until golden brown.
Mix all ingredients well.
Brown flour in oil. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat for five minutes.
Make a sandwich consisting of one slice eggplant, schnitzel, and eggplant. Place into cooking sauce and cook on low heat until meat is cooked through, approximately 30 minutes.
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The Heimishe Kitchen (Nitra Cookbook)This hearty dish is a real show stopper! Perfect for the eggplant lover, the eggplant subs in for a traditional burger bun. Feel free to use ground meat or ground turkey instead of the ground chicken breast to customize your meat patty. Serve with a fresh salad for the perfect meal.
Peel and slice eggplant into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and set aside for one hour.
Dip slices first in egg and then in bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil on both sides until golden brown.
Mix all ingredients well.
Brown flour in oil. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat for five minutes.
Make a sandwich consisting of one slice eggplant, schnitzel, and eggplant. Place into cooking sauce and cook on low heat until meat is cooked through, approximately 30 minutes.
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Delicious! the shnitzel is so buttery that it melts in your mouth! It's tasty but not too tasty so the kids AND adults love it! it's a win win in our family! Thank you!
Thank you so much Shaindy!
You couldn't have described this recipe better :) We're so happy you're enjoying it!