Cheesy Fried Eggplant Aubergine

This may be served as an appetizer with pizza sauce, or for a tasty sandwich, layer between toasted french bread slices!!

Peel eggplant , and cut lengthwise into eight 1 / 4-inch slices.

Sprinkle both sides of slices with salt.

Allow to sit 30 minutes.

Rinse eggplant slices and pat both sides dry.

Combine breadcrumbs and 1 / 4 teaspoons salt.

Place slice of cheese between 2 slices of eggplant , trimming cheese to fit.

Dip eggplant-cheese sandwich in egg , and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.

Fry in hot oil until golden brown , cooking a few slices at a time.

Cut french bread into 5 to 6-inch portions.

Split in half lengthwise.

Toast.

Place lettuce and tomato on 4 slices of french bread.

Top with eggplant and remaining bread slices.

Yield: 4 servings.

eggplant, salt, dry breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, french bread, lettuce, tomatoes