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Eggplant ๐ and peach ๐ emojis are popular. Really popular. Is it from fond memories of bland eggplant parm served up by a lunch lady withย a light mustache in middle school? Is it because of the 1995 song ๐ถ “Peaches” by alternative rock band, The Presidents of the United States of America ๐บ๐ธ? The world ๐ may never know.
One thing we do know is next time you send the ๐๐ emoji and want to Netflix and Chill ๐ฟ+โ you may want to serve more than just ๐ or ๐ฎย to prove to someone they’re your ride ๐ข or die โ . That’s why we came up with our devilishly ๐ good ๐ and ๐ recipe. As far as what happens after you eat, don’t worry… ๐๐๐
P.S. You can watch this recipe get made on Cooking ๐ช with Comedians ๐คฃ
Before we get to our fried eggplant ๐ and peach ๐ salsa ๐ recipe, in Newdie Mag ๐ style, let’s first discuss some fun facts about ๐๐
1) According to Emojipedia, as many as 93% of tweets using ๐ have nothing to do with peaches. Not surprisingly, it is most commonly pairedย with the ๐ emoji
2) Eggplant seeds contain nicotine. Don’t worry though, you would have to eat 20 pounds of eggplant to match the amount of nicotine in oneย cigarette ๐ฌ. The nicotine in the seeds give them a bitter taste.
3) Originating in China, the peach has special significance in ancient Chinese culture. Peaches are a symbol of immortality ๐ป and unity ๐ซ.ย Brides in China often carry peach blossoms
4) Eggplants grow quickly with high temperatures ๐ก in the summer โ. They are usually harvested just sixty days after planting.
5) The saying “you’re a peach” came from the tradition of giving a peach to someone you likeย ๐.
6) Eggplant is often substituted for meat in vegetarian dishes ๐ฅ because of its texture and taste.
7) The average life span of a peach tree ๐ณ is 12 years. They are often pruned to a height of 10-12 feet ๐ฃ.
8) Eggplants aren’t vegetables. They are a fruit and belong to the nightshade ๐ family, like tomatoes ๐ . Botanically they are classifiedย as a berry.
9) The peach is also known as the Persian apple ๐.
Fried eggplant ๐ and peach salsa ๐๐ recipe:
Fried eggplant:
1 eggplant, sliced, 1/2 rounds, leaving skin on
2 eggs ๐ฅ
2 cups Italian breadcrumbs ๐
1โ4 cup parmesan cheese ๐ง
1โ4 cup dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste ๐
2 cups vegetable oil
1) Spread eggplant slices on paper towels and sprinkle generously with salt. Let sit for one hour so that eggplant โsweats outโ any bitternessย ๐ฌ. Pat ๐ dry. Prepare salsa ๐ while eggplant sweats out.
2) In a small bowl, beat ๐ฅ the eggs. In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs ๐, parmesan ๐ง, parsley, and garlic. Dredge each slice of eggplantย in egg mixture coating ๐งฅ it thoroughly, then in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to help them stick. Let coated ๐งฅ eggplant sit for 10 minutes.
3) Heat oil in skillet ๐ณ to 375 degrees. Fry the eggplant slices for 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel-linedย baking sheet. Top with peach salsa and serve.
Peach salsa:
3 large peaches, seeded, peeled and diced
2 small tomatoes ๐ , diced
1 medium jalapeno ๐ถ, seeded and diced
1 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
Juice from 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste ๐
1) In a large bowl ๐, combine all ingredients and stir until mixed well. Chill โ while completing fried eggplant ๐.