Eggplant Parm Alla Vodka
A decadent twist on classic eggplant parmesan featuring a chunky, rich vodka sauce and golden-fried eggplant slices.
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Ingredients
- 2 Eggplant (large; sliced into 3/4 inch slices lengthwise; salted)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 4 Egg (whole)
- 1 cup Panko
- 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 4 cups Parmesan (grated; divided (1 cup for breading, 1 cup for sauce, 2 cups for assembly))
- 1 Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- 1 Sea Salt (flakey; for seasoning)
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Calabrian Chili Paste
- 10 Garlic (cloves; thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- ¼ cup Vodka
- 28 oz Whole Peeled Tomatoes (in juice; crushed by hand)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Kosher Salt (to taste)
- 1 Black Pepper (freshly ground; to taste)
- 3 Mozzarella (balls; fresh)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the eggplants into 3/4 inch thick slices lengthwise. Salt them and let them sit briefly.
- 2
Prepare a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with the four beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Panko, Italian breadcrumbs, and 1 cup of grated parmesan.
- 3
Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip into the egg, and then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack and season immediately with flakey sea salt.
- 5
In a separate large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook until slightly golden. Add the Calabrian chili paste and tomato paste, stirring for a minute.
- 6
Deglaze the pan with vodka (flambé carefully if desired) and simmer until reduced by half.
- 7
Add the hand-crushed tomatoes with their juice. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 8
Stir in the heavy cream and 1 cup of grated parmesan. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Place the fried eggplant slices on a baking tray. Top each with a generous spoonful of vodka sauce, 2 cups of grated parmesan (divided among slices), and slices of fresh mozzarella.
- 10
Place under the oven broiler until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and browned to perfection.
