
Cut the eggplant into rounds that are a 1/4 inch thick (0.625 cm), then cut each one in half to end up with half-moon shapes, add the sliced eggplant into a large bowl and season generously with salt, set aside for 15 minutes
In the meantime, make the salmorejo (tomato and bread soup), cut each tomato into 4 pieces, then add them into a food processor, along with the cloves of garlic, and season with salt & pepper, run the food processor for 30 seconds or until you get a puree
Cut the baguette into slices, add them into the food processor with the tomato puree, and run the food processor for 30 seconds or until you get a thick puree, then with the motor running, slowly add in the olive oil, taste for seasoning, then cover with Saran wrap and add into the fridge
After leaving the sliced eggplant for 15 minutes, transfer the slices over some paper towels and pat completely dry, scraping off any excess salt if there is too much
Add the flour into a bowl, crack the eggs into a separate bowl, season with salt & pepper, and whisk together, add the bread crumbs into a third separate bowl
Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
While the oil is heating, coat the slices of eggplant first in the flour, then into the egg wash, and finally into the bread crumbs
Add the coated slices of eggplant into the fry pan, all in a single layer, cook in batches, fry for 3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, transfer into a dish with paper towels as you finish each batch
To assemble the dish, mix the tomato and bread sauce with a spoon, then add some into a bowl and over a serving dish, decorate the fried eggplant around it, and sprinkle with chopped parsley, serve at once, enjoy!
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