Bathingan bel Khal Wel Thome

Description
This is a great starter for vegetarians. It is usually served as mezzeh. Also, it is a main dish for Egyptian Copts "Christians" during their fasting. They use it as a main dish or sandwiched.
 * Serves 2 as main dish, 4 as starter.

Ingredients

 * 500 g eggplant
 * ½ cup white vinegar
 * 5 cloves garlic crushed
 * corn oil for frying eggplant

Directions

 * 1) Peel and slice eggplant. Soak in salted water to prevent discoloration.
 * 2) Heat frying oil and fry eggplant until light brown. Put on paper towels to drain excess oil.
 * 3) Prepare sauce by putting vinegar and crushed garlic in a jar, close and shake well.
 * 4) You can either serve sauce on the side or poured over fried eggplant or you can also serve it with yogurt salad.
 * 5) Serve hot, cold or at room temperature