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Melitzano keftedes (eggplant balls)

July 9, 2011 by Sophy

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Eggplant Balls!

    I learnt this recipe from my mum.

    It’s a very simple recipe.

    500g eggplant flesh ( You want to roast your eggplants prior and then remove the skins)
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or you can substitute with ricotta
    1 cup chopped fresh flat parsley
    2 eggs, beat them really well so they are fluffy
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    1/4 grated sweet onion – squeeze out all the juice from the onion
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    3/4 cup dry gluten free breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
    1 tablespoon water ( you may or may not use this ) just keep it handy and if you see the eggplant balls look a little dry add the water

    (Note if you substitute with ricotta you may need more breadcrumbs)

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    Mix all ingredients well – ( we substitute regular breadcrumbs for Japanese breadcrumbs)

    Roll into balls.

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    Fry in olive oil until golden colour. Or if you prefer you can use coconut oil or even canola or sunflower oil. I like to use olive oil for this dish because it adds a particular flavour from the other oils. You want to shallow fry on a medium heat. Not a high heat as they could easily burn and not cook the inside of the balls.

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    Rest on paper towels and allow to cool.

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    Enjoy them with a plain yogurt sauce or you can also add chopped mint and cayenne pepper to your yogurt.

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    Happy Cooking!

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