Eggplant beignets

[luckytrim]

EGGPLANT BEIGNETS

1 Lg. eggplant
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour (or more).............We DID use more, to stiffen the batter a little better......
2 eggs, beaten
4 tsp baking powder (rounded)
2 pinches salt

Peel and Cube eggplant; boil till softened
In a large bowl, mash eggplant.
Mix in all other ingredients and spoon from teaspoon into deep fryer, oil at 350.
Fry until brown, turning once.

Sift powdered sugar over them and enjoy

 

[babetoo]

interesting recipe. they look really yummy.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Hmmm, another way to get eggplant, which I love but Shrek hates. Thanks, LT!

 

[Alix]

Really???? COOL! I wonder if that would work with mild flavored squashes too?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Really???? COOL! I wonder if that would work with mild flavored squashes too?

I was thinking of subbing butternut puree for the eggplant and sprinkling with cinnamon-nutmeg sugar.