ANTIPASTI II - EGGPLANT MEAT (LESS) BALLS

A Great Antipasto or a mean in itself - Eggplant Meat-less Balls

Well they aren't actually balls but rather elongated in shape and just had them for lunch today! Results..... pretty good.

A great appetizer and really easy to prepare.
You will need about an hour and 10 minutes to prepare and cook
Servings 4-6

YOU WILL NEED:
- 2 medium size eggplants
- 3 eggs
- breadcrumbs - 250-300 grams
- a good size bunch of parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- grated pecorino cheese 150 grams
- frying oil
- salt and pepper

PREPARATION:
Clean and wash the eggplants, cut them in quarters and boil for about 30 mintues. Drain then let cool.
In a medium size bowl, put the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and garlic, grated cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.
When the eggplants are cooled (to touch), squeeze the remaining liquid and combine together with the breadcrumbs, mix well together.
Form elongated pieces about .5 inch high (1.5cm) x 2 inches long (6cm) and place in frying oil. It will take about 10 minutes to fry these babies, they should be golden in color.

ENJOY !