Fried Eggplant (Melanzane Fritte) Recipe

• 1 lb eggplant stems and ends removed, cut 1/4"-thick half moons
• 1 c. flour
• 2 x Large eggs beaten
• 1 c. bread crumbs
• 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 3 x ripe tomatoes cut large dice
• 12 x basil leaves cut into ribbons
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x garlic clove finely chopped Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Crusty Italian bread sliced 1/2" thick, and grilled

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