Fried aubergine balls
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50 min
Fried vegetarian aubergine balls are perfect as appetizer or a party nibble.
SilviaG
2 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 5
- 1kg medium size aubergines
- 2 eggs
- 100g grated Parmesan cheese
- 100g grated Pecorino cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley, minced
- breadcrumbs
- salt to taste
- olive oil or vegetable oil for deep frying
Method
Prep:30min ›
Cook:20min ›
Ready in:50min
- Preheat the oven to 200 C / Gas 6.
- Cut the ends off the aubergines and cut in quarters. Wrap in aluminium foil and bake till soft, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze out all the the liquid. Chop the flesh finely with a knife and place in a bowl. Add eggs, grated cheese, garlic and chopped parsley. Season with salt and add 1 to 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, or as needed to make a soft but not mushy mixture.
- Wet your hands and form golfball size balls. Roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan until hot. Add the aubergine balls, a few at the time, and fry until golden on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot or cover with aluminium foil to keep them warm until it's time to serve.
