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Berenjena En Salmorejo (Fried Eggplant With  
Salmorejo Sau)  
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Slice White bread; sliced 1/2−inch thick  
Cup Water  
Pound Ripe tomatoes; such as beefsteak, peeled and seeded  
Tablespoon Chopped garlic  
Kosher salt  
Freshly ground black pepper  
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/4 Cup Spanish olive oil  
Teaspoon Sherry vinegar  
Hard−boiled egg; finely chopped  
/2 Cup Finely chopped Spanish cured ham  
Pound Eggplant; peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4−inch strips  
Cup Milk  
Cup Flour  
Cup Cornmeal  
In a shallow bowl, add the bread. Pour the water over the bread and allow to  
sit for a few minutes. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade,  
combine the tomatoes and the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Process  
until smooth. Add the vinegar and the oil. Process until smooth. Season with  
salt and pepper. Remove and spoon into a serving bowl. Sprinkle the top with  
chopped egg and ham. Season the eggplant with salt and pepper. Place in a  
shallow bowl and add the milk. Cover and allow to sit for 10 minutes. In an  
electric fryer or deep pot, preheat the olive oil to 365 degrees F. In a  
shallow bowl, combine the flour and the cornmeal. Season with salt and  
pepper. Remove the eggplant from the milk, letting the excess drip off.  
Dredge each eggplant slice in the seasoned flour mixture, coating  
completely. Fry the eggplant in batches, until golden brown, about 2 to 3  
minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.  
Serve the fried eggplant on a large platter with the Salmorejo Sauce.  
Garnish with parsley.  
Yield: 6 servings  
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