These fried aubergines with honey are typical Andalusian dishes originating from Córdoba. Super simple to make with only a handful of ingredients and a real treat, hard to beat. These salty and sweet treats are perfect for making at home as a starter or as a Tapas.
You need:
1 large eggplant / aubergine
100 grams of all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons of honey or syrup
A pinch of salt
200 ml of olive oil
How you make it:
Slice the aubergine into 1/2 centimetre thick sticks or wedges, but leave the skin on.
Place the aubergine wedges in cold water and set them aside to soak for a minimum of 30 minutes to draw out the bitterness.
Drain the aubergine wedges on kitchen paper.
Salt both sides of the wedges.
Place the flour on a plate and add the aubergine wedges to the flour.
Make sure the aubergine wedges are well covered with flour and shake off any excess flour.
Heat up the olive oil in a deep pan.
Add the aubergine wedges in batches to the oil, and make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the aubergine wedges for a couple of minutes, while string until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the aubergine wedges from the oil and place them on kitchen paper to drain off any excess oil.
Serve hot with a drizzle of honey. Enjoy as a snack, starter or as a tapas.
