restaurant but without the wonderful sesame mayo seen here. France being a Catholic country, the
Pepin's assuredly observed all of the Lenten religious requirements. No meat at all during Lent.
Eggplant Tempura/ Sesame Mayonnaise
PREP Cut 2 med eggplants into 1/2cm slices, sprinkle with salt; steep in colander 30 min.
SESAME MAYO Combine cup mayo, 1 1/2 tb sesame oil, tb ea wholegrain mustard, seasoned rice wine vinegar, 1/2 c chp scallions. Meld flavors a bit before serving.
ASSEMBLY Rinse eggplant; p/towel dry. Dip eggplant in batter; batch fry golden in hot peanut oil 1-2 min; drain. Plate.
SERVE w/ Sesame Mayo.
BATTER Combine 115g tempura flour, small egg yolk and 135ml water (do not over mix, lumps are fine); add salt. Heat peanut oil in deep fryer pan on high.