The Best Eggplant Rollatini. Ever.

Eggplant Rollatini just might be better than parmigiana! This recipe replicates the way rollatini is often served at New York pizzerias and Italian restaurants.
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[@thomasrichard9358]

How does this not have more views?! This is the BEST Italian cooking channel I've ever found, and I've watched a lot of them.

[@SipandFeast]

Hey Thomas! I wish I could say what it takes to get more views, because then I would do it😂. I think it just takes time, but I try to make the best videos I can every week. Anyway, I'll be here building up my library of videos. I really appreciate the support.

[@patjeudy5250]

I've been saying that for the last 6 months.

[@NurseSetFree]

Because of his accent maybe? Idk, but the instruction is great 😊

[@sandyolsen9776]

Probably because he peeled the eggplant earlier and then there was skin on them when he continued.

[@lauraquaresimo6767]

This guy is FANTASTIC !!!! I'm Sicilian and cook a lot and this is the best cook I've found yet that comes close to how I cook myself !!! Love this guy !!!

[@theresahernandez6923]

You are the first Chef I have seen “bleed the Eggplant” as my Italian Mother would say. She always salted the Eggplant to get any bitter out. I love your channel. Thank You for sharing your recipes and teaching the way You do. Much appreciation, respect and blessings to You and Your Family.

[@TonyFarese]

I made this and it turned out amazing. I served it to 4 guests and they were floored. It tasted outstanding. I did everything just like you showed and it came out great! Thank you for the video.

[@SipandFeast]

That's great to hear! I appreciate you watching and trying out the recipe!

[@boogle785]

How much did it cost to make ???

[@TonyFarese]

@@boogle785 I'm not sure. I guess less than $20 using as much organic ingredients as I could find.

[@malimom6011]

I am from Long Island, now in N. Fl. I was raised on all the dishes you show. I Love your cooking show. I always learn something to tweek my recipes. Love your recipes!!!!

[@sheenasilva9591]

I've been searching through a lot of chefs looking for the most logical rendition of this recipe, and this looks like perfection. I'll be trying it out today, thank u.

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you! Most versions you'll find on websites use no breading. That's great too, but there's something special about this recipe with the thin breaded eggplant pieces. Where I'm from it's hard to find any places that don't make it this way.

[@jjiacobucci]

No kidding - during the close up shot of the fried eggplant, I started to hallucinate the aroma of golden brown fried eggplant. It was fantastic ! Thank you !

[@SipandFeast]

Haha you're welcome! I can't wait to make this one again with summer eggplant.

[@The_Timinator]

You should add some Magic Mushrooms to this the when you make it...

[@joedesantis632]

This is my absolute favorite dish and I make it the same way. Everyone loves it - always a big hit with the family and friends. It's a lot of work, so I don't make it as often as I'd like. Great job with the video.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks a lot man! I agree it is a lot of work. I might do a video for the non fried version. It's not quite as good but so much easier to prepare.

[@katherine9026]

Here's a hint from an 80 year old who has breaded many an eggplant. Instead of all those forks, use the pointy end of one of those big wooden skewers. It is amazing how it works. Your left hand stays clean to do the breading. I used to keep a glass of cold water nearby to constantly whisk off the accumulation of egg and breadcrumbs from my fork, but no more. I ALSO use the skewer to turn the eggplant when I'm frying the slices. Give it a try you'll love it.

[@michellecefalo8837]

This was my first attempt to make this meal delicious meal! And it came out exactly and so delicious!! Thank you so much!! You’re awesome!

[@SipandFeast]

That is great to hear! Thanks for the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@bulbhorn]

Thank you for this recipe. My wife and I made it tonight and it is delicious. I could only find small eggplants so it was more of a stacked flatini. Wonderful. You have a great channel. Thank you again. Happy holidays.

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you! Glad it turned out well for you. I really appreciate you watching and making my recipes!

[@rockybasile3911]

Took a day and made this with my Italian GF. Very solid and led to romance, with prep time it took about 3 hours but it was well worth it. Thanks Sip and Feast!

[@elizabeth2416]

This looks beautiful, I'm going to try it with the huge zucchinis my Mother grows, and use feta and mint with the ricotta instead. Great inspiration, thanks.

[@SipandFeast]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jasminewalker7003]

I tried your recipe for a small gathering with friends and it was a hit! I decided to add chicken it also and the food was gone within 30 minutes. Thank you so much for sharing your delicious eggplant recipe 🙌🏽

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching and leaving feedback.

[@susana922]

Best rollatine recipe EVER!!! Thanks very much. Well explained!!! Thanks again!!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the support!

[@Ikiada]

I love this channel. I click "like" for all of your videos, even for some of the comments. Hopefully it will help the algorythms. 😊 You are a wonderful teacher and had significantly improved my skills in the kitchen. Thank you!❤

[@Cristina-px3vy]

Hi! First time I tried eggplant rollatini was more than ten years ago when I happened to buy lunch-of-the-day to go at a small italian place on 104th St in Corona... what an amazing surprise I had, one of the most delicious meals I have ever had. I will make your recipe, thank you for sharing!

[@SipandFeast]

Hey thanks for checking it out! My friends father grew up in Corona and would go back often for the food. Hopefully my rollatini recipe will hold up to the one you had!

[@rjmeduri]

You definitely have it right! Exactly they way I like it and the way it should be made.

[@susanbrown-gilmore8743]

Wow!! So glad I found your channel. This is my favorite dish of all time and I am making it today. I can’t thank you enough for your expertise and great recipes.

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it and thanks for liking the channel.

[@lucillekochan]

I have to say this is the way my family always made it.. most do not fry the eggplant, I do....amazing!

[@locd_and_luvedamber-lauren1074]

😍Love love love this recipe! Looks amazing and I will definitely be trying this out very soon. Thank you!😊

[@TheHeidismom]

Great recipe and instructions. Making this right now to bring to Easter dinner at the in-laws!

[@pibbie807constantine6]

yeah this guy is amazing, his calm voice, and just his way of cooking.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks so much!

[@May-xt9pv]

I’ve had this in a restaurant and loved it…now I can do it myself! Thanks!

[@SipandFeast]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@franq1800]

Best Italian cooking Channel by far.

[@SipandFeast]

I really appreciate it!

[@lindaraewny5431]

Love your channel...You give the best information, to the point spot on goodness!! Thank you please keep it up👍❤️

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much! Appreciate the support!

[@29Fiorello]

THANK you so much for the tip about placing the fried pieces on a cake rack instead of paper towels.

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you very much!

[@jazzmoos5382]

You PEELED IT !!! I thought I was the only person on the planet who hates eating the outer purple plastic.

[@SipandFeast]

I did on this recipe. But I do use the skin on most of my recipes. I think it's important, since we are doing the cooking, to always prepare the dish to our personal tastes. Thanks for watching!

[@elainegraceblackwell9771]

Do you have an air fry recipe for this? Looks amazing!

[@susana922]

Hi again. I made this recipe and is absolutely delicious. I would not change anything!!

[@SipandFeast]

That's great! Appreciate the feedback and glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnrichards3666]

I haven't made any of your recipes, yet, but I really like your presentation. Great work.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much!

[@johnrichards3666]

I'll make this recipe soon.

[@DaveOriginallyfromBrooklyn]

There is no better chef and I will use the term chef, on KZbin than James. I’ve seen them all, some very famous ones too. He’s the best

[@rtward9]

once again, incredible video, gotta try this one for my wife, we both love eggplant parm so i know we would love this recipe.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks man! This is one of our favorites. Hope you enjoy it!

[@JefferyDone-bl3fw]

Love your recipes and low key style!

[@jbjacobs9514]

I have made this a lot and love mine but yours looks even better! I like to use Italian breadcrumbs but any breadcrumb can be a great breadcrumb in the world! I also add more mozz on the top to brown at the end because I am cheese crazy. hahaha I don't know why but sometimes I leave some of the eggplant skin on too, but I like how you do it skinless - makes them look like chicken cutlets! Fun, wonderful video as usual. Your rollatinis look gorgeous!

[@pedromacias4075]

i got tired yust watching you. so much work. thank you

[@HerSunHisMoon91]

I can’t wait to try this and hoping it turns out good !

[@Yunona1984]

The best video with eggplant recipe so far. Thank you so much!!!!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@j10shovels]

Your recipes and instructions are fantastic. Thank you!

[@yolandavaldez5256]

I love eggplant thank you for this recipe I will make it

[@SipandFeast]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@dannycesternino3814]

Hey Man! this looks awesome, I'm gonna make this on christmas eve for the fam! After I fry up the egg plant and roll them up, how long can I leave them like that before I bake them? (like, will the cheese mixture make the eggplant soggy at all?) I'd like to know if I can do most of the work before hand and then throw these in like 30 minutes before dinner. Let me know and keep up the good work!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! You can make this in advance for sure. Eggplant Rollatini is one of the most ahead of time catered items from Pizzarias, Italian restaurants, etc. The eggplant is not really crispy in rollatini and often it will be served swimming in a lot more sauce than I used. You'll be fine making it ahead of time. Enjoy!

[@davidmagen415]

Looks so easy I’m making this today, and I never cook anything. It just looks so good and easy 🏖️

[@jaimemoreno9608]

Your taking off all the important vitamins when ya peeling off the skin the skin gives it flavor. A Greek friend of mine showed me how to rid of water and bitterness from eggplant by applying salt on them let them sit for a while then rinse them out getting rid of salt

[@SipandFeast]

I leave the skin on in most eggplant dishes. For this one it is harder to roll if you leave it on.

[@jaimemoreno9608]

@@SipandFeast 👌👍

[@noelcleary9839]

Your recipes are always spot on! Thank you

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much man!

[@GeneStellato]

Outstanding video and great recipe

[@rationalatheist9824]

I made this recipe last night, enough to feed a family. Here's a quick REVIEW of how it turned out... Honest 20/10 better then any italian dish by far...extemely impressive recipe... Bad news....hours of work..seriously only attempted on day off other tasks. Start prep early.. Firstly I let eggplants drain water for 4 or 5 hours...after that point i then I followed the entire video instructions varying slightly different measures or quantities of ingredients , even after 4-5 hours of draining excess water from eggplants was still very time consuming. I'm talking a good couple hours. However, wayyyyy better then canneloni by years..10/10 i can confidently say..my boyfriend was amazed, just make sure your pasta sauce is full of flavour and rich as this becomes the main base of flavour...if u want to realllllly impress. I then finished with top off with shredded mozzarella and with pecorino before oven baking covered with foil, tip don't use watery pasta sauce, thick sauce works magic... best. .will make again when I've got lots of free time. Warning though... but be prepared to spend hours in kitchen on preparation dont attempt with little time on your hands, like after work...it's a lonnnng process if you don't half ass it

[@SipandFeast]

It does take a while to make. These videos are a full day of filming. That's probably why I make more pasta recipes that I can film in far quicker time lol. Good call on making the sauce thicker. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@debradurso524]

Absolutely love this channel! ❤️❤️✌🏻

[@joeparaddle]

Love Your Cooking & Recipes. My Favorite Take-Out Pizza Is Eggplant Rollatini. In My Neighborhood On Long Island, Every Pizzeria Has This On The Menu. Can You Make A Video For This Pizza.

[@mml1224]

great job pal, i saw your rendtion of eggplant parm video (very good if someone cares2watch), and i dont recall if you peel the eggplant, is that the norm, and if not, what if i leave the skin on?

[@lrep5526]

What a likable guy! Good solid cooking videos.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@richardfabrizio8998]

Delicious recipe. Thought I needed a slicer machine but I’ll do it by hand like you. Can’t wait to make them , I have all the ingredients too. Thanks

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you Richard! I would love to have a meat slicer, but that would be a hard purchase to justify😂 Hope you enjoy it!

[@The_Timinator]

I finally made this, the only thing I did different is, I fried the Eggplant in my Deep Fryer with Corn Oil. Awesome Flavor and texture ( My family judges food by TEXTURE and flavor ) The left overs two days later ( 10 minutes ago) were almost better than Fresh. A Classy looking dish when platted. FIVE STARS and Two Thumbs up! Family's request: More Sauce for Garlic Bread Dipping (this is a tough Crowd) Edit: I did add 2 Eggs to the Cheese mix and that kept the cheese mix nice and full and inside the Rollatini, rather than melt and leak out.

[@SipandFeast]

Glad it was a hit! I always recommend making extra sauce for dishes like this on the side.

[@stewiegriffin12341]

Looks amazing. You should show yourself trying it.

[@rterry2752]

Really really instructional , nice !

[@Dovey62]

This is my favorite way to eat eggplant! I commented on your eggplant parmigiana video that I put a layer of ricotta in the center of my eggplant parmigiana. This is why! lol OMG I am so making this very soon!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks and I just saw your other comment. This is probably my favorite eggplant dish of all. Can't wait to make it with summer eggplant!

[@doreenlorenzo2501]

I can't wait to do this recipe!Eggplant is a favorite in this house.!

[@SipandFeast]

This is one of our all time favorites. It takes a while to make but it's so worth the effort. I hope you enjoy it!

[@thegospelpreacher3889]

We both have the same style of cooking.. great work! I’m Sicilian and Neapolitan. I make the eggplant the same exact way you do the only difference is I put fried spinach in the ricotta mix and shredded mozzarella on the top of the eggplant. Great work tho paisano

[@deborahhoehn7545]

A lot of work, but DELICIOUS!!!

[@mml1224]

did he mention the oil used needed/ thanks? !!!

[@sandratweety101]

OMG This was so delicious. I’m not a fan of ricotta cheese so I mixed 1/2 of ricotta and 1/2 of sour cream. Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely be making this again.

[@MzSuzy2698]

You can use cream cheese too

[@bherber]

I love eggplant parm & fried eggplant as a topping on pizza so have to try this

[@SipandFeast]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@stevetrimborn3739]

How about using a mandolin slicer for the eggplant?

[@andybroer651]

Thanks again Long Islander 🙂

[@oksamak9314]

No kidding -canola!!!😀Love it!!!And I know next day they taste even better ! Love it!!!!

[@SipandFeast]

Yup good ole Canola, vegetable, or whatever for frying. I'm anti the fry in $100 extra virgin oil crowd. Tone deaf doesn't even come close to describing it lol.

[@oksamak9314]

@@SipandFeast my mistake!!!I meant CANNOLI🤣😂!!! You mentioned cannoli😂🤣!!!Not Oil!!!

[@timewastifcation]

Am I going to ruin the dish if I don’t fry the eggplant? Eg if I lightly grill under oven element, roll then put and then sprinkle breadcrumbs on top to bake?

[@susanryman9948]

Btw. I love how particular and neat you are. I almost hyperventilate when others are making a mess. Especially half ass stirring to incorporate ingredients.

[@SipandFeast]

Trust me there are messes right out of the camera frame😂. I make and eat these with the family pretty much right after filming so I make them with 100% effort. Thanks for the comment.

[@nikip9161]

👍 My favorite, I do find it better than eggplant parm.. It's so gooeyand if you love the parm, you'll surely love this a lil bit more.. Hail to the ricotta and of course the beautiful eggplant. 😊❤😁✌👏👏👏

[@dionysoscub]

I'm officially addicted to this channel ❤

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks so much!

[@montygates8767]

Looks wonderful

[@mommared4456]

So may dishes saturate the eggplant with sauce where I can’t taste it and it gets soggy. Love these instructions, great ratio of eggplant to cheese to sauce!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much!

[@efanshel]

Tell me about the white dish you're using please

[@carissahowell]

Can frozen eggplant be used in a pinch? I would love to be able to make this on a week night!

[@SipandFeast]

Yes. What I would do is fry the strips then freeze them so you can make it quick during the week.

[@carolray9737]

Do you have to use flour and breadcrumbs??? I'm trying to lose weight???

[@scottsmall0692]

Ooooh Jim you’ve done it again🤙🔥

[@lindacemo8626]

Great video. There has not been a summer meal that goes by that my kids and they are grown expect a side of eggplant. And there may or may not have been several times I started out making egg plant Parmesan did not have enough by the end of the process because family walking by and taking a piece on the fly. Always an excellent video, and what do you think about doing a video on how to take care of these Italian products if you don’t use it all like an extra block of mozzarella, ricotta how long you can keep these if you don’t use them all. Who wants to waste one bit of these great products. I am going to try these as may be a mini appetizer for this Thanksgiving weekend coming up🌹💪🏼

[@SipandFeast]

That's a good video idea. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

[@sheawhitey5009]

I use Sicilian eggplant when I do mine... I think just regular eggplant has too many seeds and Sicilian eggplant don't it looks more round like a softball almost.. and more like that of an light to purple

[@sheilafahey6704]

👍 great recipe!

[@EpicVideoMaster11]

Looks delish

[@e.e.3583]

I prefer to grill the slices instead of frying them in oil. Sometimes with egg and breadcrumbs, sometimes without when want to finish everything within 30min. in the oven.👍😃

[@Noonespecial237]

Watched the video, read the recipe to my wife ( Big Fan too) when I asked “ what’s a mandolin” She’s like a slicer (pauses for a moment ) We have one… Which I am telling to you..WE HAVE A MANDOLIN….on the list for next week.

[@SipandFeast]

Hope you enjoy it and definitely use the guard with a mandoline.

[@robertlosasso4222]

It doesn’t have to be kosher salt , regular salt works just as well .

[@magazineman3910]

HOW LONG DOES A CAN OF BUTANE LAST IN YOUR BURNER?

[@SipandFeast]

Approximately 1 hour at full heat, so maybe 2 at medium. I use this burner for videos only and would only recommend it for short use cases.

[@kaybase6967]

Are you a Virgo btw 😂. You’re cute. Just saying 😂. Anyway, I was looking specifically for *breaded* eggplant rollatinni. You were the only one who did it that way. I was trying to look for a recipe like the one from Vincent’s Clam Bar on Long Island because I think they bread theirs. Your recipe looks very good. I am going to try it.

[@lillianmcgrew217]

Looks delicious 😋 ❤❤

[@efanshel]

Is it possible to leave the skin on?

[@raycaruso8026]

Looks great. I will make for meatless Friday.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it.

[@dyanaplacher9476]

OMG I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS TOMORROW..... LIKE THE ITALIAN DELI IN NEW JERSEY DEMARCOS...

[@SipandFeast]

Awesome! Let me know how it turns out for you!

[@truthfinder6246]

Hands down best recipe I've seen so far for this but...... chop the garlic please😊

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you! I just discarded the garlic after it flavored the olive oil.

[@JERRYMCELWAIN]

how do i pick the right egg plant all i ever see is soft feeling i thought it should be firm feeling to me

[@SipandFeast]

Soft eggplants aren't really worth buying. They should be shiny and firm. Unfortunately, eggplant can be hit or miss in a lot of stores.

[@leahtaylor4503]

Looks devine ❤️❤️

[@spompelio]

was that cheese from Uncle Giuseppe's ?

[@jamesmormino7632]

I would love this but my wife doesn’t like ricotta cheese. Is there a substitute I could use. We both love eggplant parm or just fried eggplant

[@SipandFeast]

You could do just shredded mozzarella and more spinach and herbs.

[@jamesmormino7632]

Thanks

[@mooganstooker2419]

Use a mandolin to cut perfect slices.

[@SipandFeast]

I always try to make my recipes with little to no equipment so that everyone can replicate it. That being said a mandoline would really help for this dish.

[@larrygrimes824]

Might be a great recipe but the quantities in the video does NOT match the printed version. Should I use 1 1/2 or 3 cups of bread crumbs? Dip egg plant in a wash of 3 or 5 eggs?

[@SipandFeast]

Just follow the print recipe with the step by step instructions on my website. If I ever need to make changes, that's where I do it. I can't go back and edit an already posted video. As far as the breadcrumbs and eggs go, I needed more because I used a mandoline on my website and got the eggplant thinner.

[@larrygrimes824]

Thanks for clearing that up. Made it tonight and was a big hit. Next time I think I will only put bread crumbs on one side of the eggplant. The breading was a bit heavy for my taste considering how thin the eggplant was cut.

[@rachs57]

What happened to those 3 cloves of garlic you removed?? I hope they went on some toast w olive oil & salt

[@SipandFeast]

I think I saved them, but this was filmed a year ago lol.

[@atruenut]

Every time I think I'll try to be vegan you post a video :'( Looks delicious!

[@SipandFeast]

Lol sorry about that! It's at least vegetarian though.

[@kristiryan740]

That looks delicious.

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you!

[@kellygrant3074]

Wet hand/Dry hand. Meet 3 fork, FTW!

[@drew3353]

Hahaha “Well, YOU need to dry them off”.

[@susanryman9948]

You like pecorino more than Parmesan. If so why? And is there a particular brand that you prefer? Hanging out here in Houston!

[@SipandFeast]

For most of the cooking recipes I do prefer Pecorino over Parmesan. I love to serve Parmigiano Reggiano by itself or part of a cheese board.