Chef Chuck's Fried Eggplant Balls
Polpette di Melanzana
An appetizer made with eggplant, parmigiana cheese, breadcrumbs, basil and eggs with a bit of mozzarella cheese nestled inside, then fried to perfection. Serve with a marinara sauce and this is a perfect vegetarian snack.
Fried Eggplant Balls
2 eggplants
1 cup parmigiano cheese, grated
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
mozzarella cheese, cut in small chunks
salt and pepper
olive oil for frying
marinara sauce for dipping
<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Polpette di Melanzane<br /> <br /> An appetizer made with eggplant, parmigiana cheese, breadcrumbs, basil and eggs with a bit of mozzarella cheese nestled inside, then fried to perfection.  Serve with a marinara sauce and this is a perfect vegetarian snack.<br /> <br /> Fried Eggplant Balls<br /> <br /> 2 eggplants<br /> 1 cup parmigiana cheese, grated<br /> 1 cup breadcrumbs<br /> 2 eggs<br /> 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped<br /> mozzarella cheese, cut in small chunks<br /> salt and pepper<br /> olive oil for frying<br />
Cut off ends of eggplants, peel and cut in chunks, boil for 10 minutes in salted water. Drain the eggplant and use a fork to squeeze excess liquid out. This is a very important step, so drain well. Place in a bowl, add cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, basil, salt and pepper mix till combined. Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Make small balls and place a small chunk of mozzarella in the middle of each ball. Fry on all sides till golden brown, drain on a paper towel and serve with a marinara sauce.
<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">Polpette di Melanzane</span></span><br /> <br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">An appetizer made with eggplant, parmigiana cheese, breadcrumbs, basil and eggs with a bit of mozzarella nestled inside, then fried to perfection.  Serve with a marinara sauce, and this is a perfect vegetarian snack.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">Fried Eggplant Balls</span></span><br /> <br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">2 eggplants</span><br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 cup parmigiana cheese, grated</span><br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 cup breadcrumbs</span><br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">2 eggs</span><br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped</span><br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">mozzarella, small chunks</span><br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">salt and pepper</span><br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">olive oil for frying</span><br /> <br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cut off ends of eggplants, peel and cut in chunks, boil for 10 minutes in salted water.  Drain the eggplant and use a fork to squeeze excess liquid out.  This is a very important step, so drain well.  Place in a bowl, add cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, basil, salt and pepper mix till combined.  Heat olive oil in a frying pan.  Make small balls and place a small chunk of mozzarella in the middle of each ball.  Fry on all sides till golden brown, drain on a paper towel and serve with a marinara sauce.</span><br /> <span style=" color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ricette By Chef Chuck's Cucina</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="statcounter"><a title="counter on blogger" class="statcounter" href="http://www.statcounter.com/blogger/"><img class="statcounter" src="http://c.statcounter.com/5441659/0/1ddbf5e6/1/" alt="counter on blogger" /></a></div>
Looks like an exotic starter , i loved the flavors used in it.... a surprise packet indeed.
ReplyDeleteOh my God. Do I dare? If I make these, I'll eat every last one.
ReplyDeleteHi Ciao Chow Linda! Your right, I did!!
ReplyDeleteThank you:)
Hello sangeeta, The flavors were addicting!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
WOW Chuck! I've never heard of this... what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHello Joe,You will love this one! Thank you:)
ReplyDeleteHello Sophie from Brussels!! Hope eggplant overcomes Brussels:) ~Thank you, nice to here from you~
ReplyDeleteI rarely use egg plant... this has got me thinking otherwise.
ReplyDeleteHi Ash, If you try, I believe eggplant can reach a higher ground in your life!!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)