Tasty Fried Eggplant Balls Recipe
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Tasty Fried Eggplant Balls

By: MARBALET  
"A creative way to eat eggplant!"

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Wine Sparkling wine
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 253 | Total Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by marathonmama 
I thought these were yummy! I pureed the eggplant after it was cooked, skipped the green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2004 by STARPOST 
We just got done eating these for dinner & could not wait to get online & review... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2004 by Arcticwoman 
Wonderful! I had to add a bit more bread crumbs to make the texture stiffer, but I may not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by NANY510 
VERY good, and sooo easy. Nany510 MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by KRohr 
These were easy and tasty, but should come with a warning! People won't stop requesting them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2006 by DC Girly Girl 
These were okay. Changes: 1) Roasted the eggplant and a few cloves of garlic that I later... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by sharei 
This recipe truely deseves ***** stars. It is simple enough for beginners and pro cooks. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by CHEZSHELL 
Excellent! The batter smelled great and they tasted just as great. I served them to my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RIKK1 
have to admit, these were very good. i love trying different recipes using eggplant, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2007 by ROBINBRADY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Well, the dogs enjoyed them. I think the eggplant needs to drain longer. I ended up adding... MORE

 
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