I always prefer olive oil, however, once you make the eggplant parmigiana and add the sauce, they will in any case become soggy.

@rossellarago yes, I made this one
www.cookingwithnonna.com/italian-cuisine/eggplant-…

Which recipe did you use? Was it this one? www.cookingwithnonna.com/italian-cuisine/eggplant-…

Question on Eggplant Parm:
I made this on Sunday for the first time (in vegetable oil, not olive oil as suggested) and I never got the eggplant as golden as I wanted. Oil was definitely hot enough. The result was a more soggy/soft eggplant the i expected. Everything else about the dish was perfect. The final result still tasted delicious but i...Question on Eggplant Parm:
I made this on Sunday for the first time (in vegetable oil, not olive oil as suggested) and I never got the eggplant as golden as I wanted. Oil was definitely hot enough. The result was a more soggy/soft eggplant the i expected. Everything else about the dish was perfect. The final result still tasted delicious but i can imagine it has the potential to be even better....
Can anyone offer me some tips on the frying part? Show more