The incredibly versatile garden egg eggplant works in everything from fritters, soups to stews in African recipes.
Garden
eggs, what are garden eggs? Garden eggs are a smaller variety of the eggplant
that is highly cultivated and valued in most sub-Saharan African countries.
The
garden egg gets its name from the small size of the eggplant and is roughly the
same size as a chicken egg. In African Igbo society, the garden egg represents
fruitfulness and good fortune.
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| Eggplant Recipe |
Fried Coconut Garden Eggs
Ingredients:
1 large eggplant, peeled and finely diced
2 medium eggs, beaten
1½ coconut water
¼ cup coconut milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sweet coconut flakes
Ground dry hot peppers to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying in a deep fat fryer
1 large eggplant, peeled and finely diced
2 medium eggs, beaten
1½ coconut water
¼ cup coconut milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sweet coconut flakes
Ground dry hot peppers to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying in a deep fat fryer
Directions:
Add all ingredients adding more flour if necessary to make a thick batter. Drop by spoonful’s into hot oil until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel, sprinkle with additional salt and enjoy.
