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