Zucchini And/Or Eggplant (Aubergine) Meze

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, sliced thin lengthwise (1/4 inch thick slices)
• 1-2 large zucchini, sliced thin lengthwise (1/4 inch thick slices)
• flour (for dredging)
• olive oil, to fry in

To Serve at Table

• grated mizithra cheese
• tzatziki (#59336)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until quite hot.

2. 2

   Dredge the eggplant and zucchini strips in flour, shake off excess flour and fry in olive oil until dark brown on both sides (this will take about 5 minutes per batch).

3. 3

   Remove from oil and place on paper towelling to drain while you repeat frying with the remaining strips. (you may have to add a bit of oil to the pan - or not). Sprinkle lightly with salt.

4. 4

   Serve immediately, sprinkled with the grated mizithra and accompanied by tzatziki (#59336). The idea is to get dab of tzatziki and spear a piece of eggplant or zucchini on your fork.