Eggplant Milanesa

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Learn how to make one of Argentina’s favorite comfort foods, the milanesa. Francis teaches his vegetarian spin on the humble classic by using the mighty eggplant. Francis teaches how to prepare the eggplant: He chars the whole eggplant directly in the fire, dips it in egg batter, covers it with seasonings and homemade breadcrumbs, and finally, pan-fries it with clarified butter on a hot griddle. The result? A delicious dish that is also a bestseller at Francis’s restaurants.

Argentine • Dinner • Eggplant • Family Meals • Flavor Profiles • Food Type • Frying • Interest • Learn • Main Dishes • Recipes • Savory • Techniques • Vegetables • Vegetarian

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“AMAZING. Loved the technique of grilling and slow cooking.. Always wanted to know how to grill the eggplant so it could retain its shape. Thank you, Chef.”

Madhavi S., Chicago

About the chef

Francis Mallmann

30 lessons•57 recipes•6.5 hours

Francis Mallmann, the pioneer of open-fire cooking, is South America’s most famous chef and is known for his rustic open-fire cooking style in wild and remote locations. Join the James Beard award-winning author and Chef’s Table star as he brings you on a journey into his kitchen in the Patagonian wild where he teaches you how to master the grill and his Argentine-style barbecue.

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