This turned out pretty damned good...
Fresh eggplant out of my garden.
Eggplant sliced 1/4" or thinner, sweat with salt and pepper, rolled in flour, then garlic egg wash, rolled in panko crumbs, fried golden brown in olive oil.
Layer of marinara at the bottom, layer of eggplant, layer of fresh mozzarella, layer of eggplant, layer of marinara and fresh mozzarella and a basil leaf out of the garden. Baked until top is browned.
Served with perfectly grilled pork chops, sauteed mushrooms and some avocado with salt,pepper and lime juice.
If my stars line up, I will have some ripe romas to pick when the next eggplants are ready to pick. Will make a fresh sauce with the romas.
Thinking about adding a layer of prosciutto or adding some bulk venison Italian sausage to the sauce next time.
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