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Spicy Eggplant Frittata
Silky Japanese eggplant and fiery serrano chile unite in this no-fuss frittata that’s brunch-ready, dinner-worthy, and wildly good.
👥 4 Servings👤 Shilpa Uskokovic📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●pan
- ●skillet
- ●spatula
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 325°. Trim tops off 1 lb. Japanese eggplants (about 4 medium) and halve lengthwise; discard tops. Cut halves lengthwise into 4 strips each. Cut strips crosswise to make 3"-long pieces.
. Japanese eggplants (about 4 medium)1 lb
2
Heat 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add half of the eggplant and ¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally with a heatproof rubber spatula, until golden brown and tender, 6–⏱️ 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, ¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt, and remaining eggplant, leaving in pan.
. unsalted butter, divided4 Tbsp
3
Meanwhile, whisk 6 large eggs, ½ cup whole milk, 2 tsp. cornstarch, and remaining 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl. Add 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped (including stems), and 1 serrano chile or jalapeño, halved, thinly sliced, and stir to combine.
large eggs6. cornstarch2 tspmedium red onion, finely chopped1
4
Return all of the eggplant to skillet, add remaining 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, and stir until melted. Pour egg mixture over eggplant, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, scraping and stirring, until egg mixture is half set, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Smooth surface and transfer pan to oven. Bake frittata until puffed and just set (it should wobble slightly in the center when gently shaken), 8–⏱️ 10 minutes. Let cool ⏱️ 5 minutes.
. unsalted butter, divided4 Tbsp
5
Scatter cilantro leaves with tender stems over frittata. Run a small offset spatula around sides to loosen and cut into wedges. Serve with steamed white rice or toasted bread and ketchup if desired.
Steamed white rice or toasted bread and ketchup (for serving; optional)
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