Berenjenas Con Miel Recipe

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• STEP 1.Sprinkle the aubergine slices lightly on both sides with salt and set aside for 30 minutes.

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• STEP 2.Sift the flour into a bowl, make a well in the centre and add the oil and the water.

step 3

• STEP 3.Gradually beat together to make a smooth batter.

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• STEP 4.Set aside to rest, along with the aubergines.

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• STEP 5.Pat the aubergine slices dry with kitchen paper.

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• STEP 6.Pour 1cm of olive oil into a large deep frying pan and heat it to 180°c.

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• STEP 7.Whisk the egg whites into soft peaks and fold them into the batter.

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• STEP 8.Dip the aubergine slices a few at a time into the batter, add them to the hot oil and deep-fry for 1 minute on each side until crisp and golden.

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• STEP 9.Leave to drain briefly on kitchen paper.

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• STEP 10.Serve immediately while they are still hot and crisp, drizzled generously with the honey.

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