Eggplant (Aubergine) Sticks

• 3 lbs eggplants
• 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 14 cup milk
• oil (for frying)

1. Peel and cut eggplant into 3 X 1/2 inch sticks.
2. Soak in ice water a half hour.
3. Mix breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
4. Dip eggplant into combined egg and milk, then inches.
5. crumbs; chill 30 minutes.
6. Heat oil to 350F at a depth of 1 inch in large fry pan and cook sticks 10-12 at a time until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve with your favorite dip (ranch, ketchup, marinara, sweet and sour, mayonnaise mixed with soy sauce, etc.
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eggplants, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, eggs, milk, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/eggplant-aubergine-sticks-58240 (may not work)