Crispy Eggplant Batons
-Cut 1-2 eggplants into ½ inch slabs,
-Cut each slab in half (except the end pieces) and then slice into ½ inch wide strips.
-Soak the eggplant in ice water to cover, with a plate over top to submerge the strips for 20 minutes
-Dry the strips well with a clean kitchen towel or two.
-Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
-In a large bowl, toss the eggplant with 4 TBS extra virgin olive oil until well coated.
-Then sprinkle ¼ cup rice flour over the bowl and toss well.
-Put 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil on a large baking sheet.
-Shake the excess rice flour off the eggplant and place them on the baking sheet.
-Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.