INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb
eggplant (peeled and cut into bite sized pieces)
6 cups
canola or peanut oil (for frying)
1
egg
1 cup
buttermilk or milk (for best flavor)
2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 tbsp
Montreal Steak Seasoning (or generic version)
1 tsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
fresh coarse ground black pepper
3/4 tsp
MSG (strictly optional. If you have an aversion or sensitivity to this, please omit it!)
1/2 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
garlic powder (preferably granulated garlic)
1/2 tsp
onion powder (preferably granulated onion)
additional salt for sprinkling