Question re: breaded foods, Onion rings, etc.

[nao57]

I tried this today. I first salted them and let them sit to draw out the water, then drained and patted firmly with a paper towel. They were burpless Chinese heirloom Suyo Long variety. I lightly tossed them with flour and then in egg/water wash , then back into a seasoned flour blend. I fried them in avocado oil till crispy and fully browned. They were great! I did not get much flavor from the cuke, however, I think it was the fried breading that was so good. Anyway it made a platform for eating fried snacks. The eggplant , chicken and Seminole pumpkin fried were much tastier, especially drizzled with either Thai sweet chili sauce or a balsamic reduction. Hoisin sauce would of gone great on the fried vegetables and chicken as well. I covered a plate of rice with the fried foods and sauces divided on the two sides of the plate. A great lunch! The eggplant, sweet squash and chicken was worthy of repeating regularly. In fact, I do this often, just never tried cucumber fried except as fried pickles. I sometimes add panko or bread crumbs to the last coating, but like it equally well either way.

Thank you very much. That's very cool. Sounds good too.