eggplant fries

INGREDIENTS:
1 aubergine/eggplant (preferably: "Violetta di firenze" variety)
160 g spelt breadcrumbs
80 g Pecorino sardo
1 tsp salt
1-2 protein (1 large or 2 small)
some olive oil

PREPARATION:

1. Wash the aubergine and cut it into French fries stick form.
2. Put the breadcrumbs in a bowl and grate the pecorino as well. Mix the two together.
3. Place the aubergine sticks in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and mix well. Leave to rest for a little 5 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 200°C degrees convection oven.
5. Whisk egg white with a hand mixer. Pour over the aubergine sticks and spread all around with your hands.

6. pour the breadcrumbs and pecorino mixture over the aubergine sticks and carefully spread it again with your hands. 
7. place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and drizzle with some olive oil. 
8. bake the aubergine chips in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn them over in between, the fries should overlap each other. Best served with a light yoghurt and herb dip or with a fresh salsa.