Tasty Fried Eggplant Balls |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A creative way to eat eggplant! Ingredients:
1 3/4 teaspoons salt |
1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper |
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs |
2 eggs |
1/2 ounce shredded cheddar cheese |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1 quart vegetable oil for frying |
Directions:
1. In a medium-size pot, place one inch of water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and eggplant. Cover pot and cook 15 minutes, or until eggplant is tender. Drain well.
2. Chop the cooked eggplant. In a large bowl, combine eggplant, onion, green pepper, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, cheese, paprika, pepper and remaining salt. Cool and chill 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
3. Place flour in a bowl. Beat the remaining egg in a separate small bowl. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into the flour and coat completely. Then dip the eggplant balls into the beaten egg; finally, coat the balls with the remaining bread crumbs.
4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry eggplant balls until they are heated through.
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