Legim (haitian Style Fried Eggplant)

Legim is a popular Haitian dish made with fried eggplant, onions, and peppers. It's a flavorful and satisfying side dish that pairs well with rice, meat, or fish.

Legim (haitian Style Fried Eggplant)

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced eggplant, onion, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Coat the eggplant slices with the flour mixture.
  4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry the coated eggplant slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Remove the fried eggplant from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
2g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Tongs Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board Mixing bowls

Serving suggestions

Legim is best served with white rice and a side of fried plantains.

Tips & tricks

Be careful when handling the scotch bonnet pepper, as it is very spicy. Use gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after touching it.

Cost

$8