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Eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane)

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Eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane)
Eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane)
Eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane)

Enrich your recipe-book with the recipe for eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane).

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If you are looking for a unique appetizer but easy to make, eggplant balls are a delicious and nutritious dish that can also represent original finger food.

In Sicily, as you know, eggplants are used in a lot of different dishes. These eggplant balls are a great idea to prepare even especially if you have vegetarian people coming over for dinner. In a few minutes, you will prepare a tasty second course. You can accompany it with tomato salad.

Eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane)
Eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane)
Eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane)

Eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane)

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Antipasti
Cuisine Italian
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 1 egg
  • 100 g grated Sicilian pecorino 1 cup
  • 100 g bread crumbs 2/3 cup
  • Chopped fresh mint leaves
  • a clove of minced garlic
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice the eggplants.
  • Blanch them for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Place them in a sieve, and with a fork gently press on the pulp to remove excess liquid.
  • Let them cool down. Put them in a bowl with the cheese, the breadcrumbs. Add the egg and mint.
  • Mix the mixture. Season with salt and pepper. You can adjust the amount of breadcrumbs and cheese according to your needs.
  • Make meatballs of the desired size and pass them in the breadcrumbs.
  • Leave them to rest in the fridge for half an hour and then fry them in plenty of hot oil until golden brown on all sides.

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