ITALIAN FRIED EGGPLANT BALLS

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These spicy eggplant appetizers are a great treat for your guests. And easy to make, too!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium eggplants, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 pepperoncini pepper, chopped
1 cup vegetable oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place eggplant in a pot of salted water, bring pot to a boil. Let eggplant cook until tender; drain well.
  • In an electric food processor, combine eggplant, flour, egg, white pepper, and pepperoncini. Blend until a smooth paste is formed.
  • In a heavy pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop eggplant paste into the oil one spoonful at a time. Fry until the eggplant balls are golden. Salt to taste and drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 45.8 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 139.6 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

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