Enrich your recipe book with the recipe for eggplant balls (Polpette di Melanzane).
If you are looking for a unique appetizer that is easy to make, eggplant balls are a delicious and nutritious dish that can also represent original finger food.
In Sicily, eggplants are used in many different dishes. These eggplant balls are a great idea, 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)
Description
Eggplant balls, or "Polpette di Melanzane" in Italian, are a delicious vegetarian alternative to traditional meatballs. They are made with eggplant, breadcrumbs, cheese, herbs, and spices and are typically fried until golden brown and crispy. Here's a recipe to make these flavorful eggplant balls:
Ingredients
Instructions
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Peel and dice the eggplants.
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Blanch them for about 10-15 minutes.
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Place them in a sieve and gently press on the pulp with a fork to remove excess liquid.
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Let them cool down. Put them in a bowl with the cheese and the breadcrumbs. Add the egg and mint.
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Mix the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Adjust the amount of breadcrumbs and cheese according to your needs.
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Make balls of the desired size and pass them in the breadcrumbs.
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Leave them to rest in the fridge for half an hour, and then fry them in hot oil until golden brown on all sides.
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