How to make Sicilian Eggplants Fritters

The Sicilian eggplants fritters. Obviously, this is from from the Sicily and it is one of the most delicious recipe.

SERVINGS: Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lb eggplant
• 1 egg
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 handful all-purpose flour
• 1 handful breadcrumbs
• 3 ½ oz sultanas
• 3 ½ oz Pecorino Romano Cheese
• olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 pinch oregano
• 1 pinch nutmeg

METHOD:

1. Wash the eggplant and cut into slices.
2. Blanch for a few minutes in boiling salted water.
3. Drain and let cool on a cloth dishtowel.
4. Soften the raisins by placing them in a bowl of warm water.
5. Leave them to soak for at least 30 minutes.
6. Squeeze the eggplant and cut into small pieces using a knife.
7. In a bowl, beat together 3 egg yolks.
8. Add the eggplant, grated pecorino, oregano, nutmeg, salt, pepper and drained raisings.
9. Mix everything together and form little balls.
10. Dredge in flour and then in a whole beaten egg.
11. Then cover with breadcrumbs.
12. Heat a good amount of oil in a frying pan and fry the balls of eggplant.
13. When golden, remove with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain.
14. Serve hot.

Note: round eggplants generally do not need to be salted to release the excess moisture before cooking.

Source: Academia Barilla

Picture: https://www.vacanzesiciliane.net/piatti-tipici-siciliani-ricetta-melanzane-a-cotoletta/

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