Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Crisp Sicilian Aubergine Cutlets
Golden on the outside, soft within — these Sicilian aubergine cutlets are a quick, irresistible side dish bursting with Mediterranean flavour.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 2 aubergines
- ✓ 200 g breadcrumbs
- ✓ 3 eggs
- ✓ 50 g grated aged Sicilian Pecorino with black pepper
- ✓ 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- ✓ a handful of chopped parsley
- ✓ salt
- ✓ sunflower oil, for frying
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re craving something crisp, comforting and unmistakably Sicilian, these aubergine cutlets are the answer. With their golden, crunchy coating and soft, almost creamy interior, they’re the kind of side dish that steals the show — whether you serve them alongside meat, fish, or simply enjoy them on their own with a squeeze of lemon.
This is one of those wonderfully simple recipes passed around in Sicilian homes: nothing complicated, just good ingredients treated with care. The Pecorino, parsley and garlic in the coating add a fragrant lift that makes each bite deeply satisfying.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Slice the aubergines into moderately thick pieces and place them in a colander layered with coarse salt. Leave for 20 minutes to draw out any bitterness.
- 2
Meanwhile, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
- 3
In a separate dish, mix the breadcrumbs with the Pecorino, garlic and parsley.
- 4
Rinse the aubergine slices, pat them dry with kitchen paper, then dip first into the beaten eggs and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
- 5
Fry in plenty of hot sunflower oil until golden on both sides.
- 6
Drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil and serve hot, crisp and fragrant.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a lighter version, bake the cutlets on a tray brushed with oil at 200°C for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
📦 Storage
- • Store leftover cutlets in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day.
- • Reheat in a pan or in the oven to restore crispness.
- • Freezing is not recommended, as they lose their texture.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy these aubergine cutlets with a glass of Contessa Entellina Pinot Nero — its ruby hue and harmonious flavours beautifully complement the aubergine’s rich, savoury notes.
These Sicilian aubergine cutlets prove that with just a few humble ingredients, you can create something utterly irresistible. Whether served as a side or enjoyed on their own, they bring warmth, flavour and a touch of southern sunshine to the table.
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