MEATBALLS EGGPLANT

A recipe from Calabria.They can also be an effective starter. The kids love them.

Difficulty: Low

Servings: 4

Category: Main Entrees

Prep. Time: 40 min.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Ingredients

Preparation

Put the bread to soak in water, peel the eggplant, cut into 4 and cook in salted water.
When the eggplants are cooked, drain and leave to cool then squeeze them.
Meanwhile, squeeze the bread well and pour into a container. Add the eggplant and squeeze, mortadella and ham, chopped, chopped basil, cheese, egg, a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper.
Mix all ingredients well. Shape into balls and fry a little crushed.
If the dough is too soft, add the breadcrumbs. The dough can also be prepared the day before storing it in the fridge. You can also bake in the oven on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper greased with oil.