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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. salt
- 3 lrg aubergines - (abt 4 lbs) peeled, and cut into quarters lengthwise
- 4 slc day-old bread
- 1 x egg - (to 2)
- 3/4 c. freshly-grated pecorino divided
- 2 x garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1/4 c. minced Italian parsley
- 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
- 1 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil for frying
Directions
- Bring 6 qts of water to a boil and add in 2 Tbsp. salt. Add in the aubergines and boil 10 min. Dip the bread in the water and remove, squeezing to drain the water and set aside.
- Remove the aubergines from the water and drain well. When the aubergines have cooled, coarsely chop them and place them in the work bowl of a food processor. Add in the soaked bread and 1 egg and pulse to create a somewhat homogenous paste adding more egg if necessary. Add in 1/2 c. pecorino, garlic and parsley and continue to pulse till a smooth yet somewhat dry mix is formed. Don't over-process.
- Turn the mix into a mixing bowl and place bread crumbs on a large plate. Using your hands and working quickly, roll the aubergine mix into balls with a 1/2-inch diameter and roll each ball in the bread crumbs to coat. Hold each ball on a sheet tray.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil till just smoking. Cook the aubergine balls in the oil a few at a time, for 6 to 7 min, till dark golden, turning gently with a wooden spoon to proportionately brown all sides. Remove to a tray or possibly plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with the remaining pecorino and serve.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 273g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 486 | |
| Calories from Fat 347 | 71% |
| Total Fat 39.18g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat 5.79g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 2539mg | 106% |
| Potassium 502mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 30.29g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 25% |
| Sugars 5.48g | 4% |
| Protein 6.66g | 11% |
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