Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Eggplants Taste Much Better Than Meat! Top Easy & Delicious Recipe!

Login to Save
245K views👍 3.7K
Ricette Perfette
Ricette Perfette
40 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Ricette Perfette to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Eggplant and Rice Balls

Cultural Context

Originating from Sicily, eggplant and rice balls are a delightful variation of the classic arancini, traditionally made with risotto. They reflect the resourcefulness of Italian cuisine, utilizing leftover rice and vegetables. These savory bites are often served as a snack or appetizer and have gained popularity beyond Italy, inspiring variations in many cultures, particularly in Mediterranean regions.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 glass of rice
salt
1 onion
1 clove of garlic
1 eggplant
pepper
1 tablespoon of tomato concentrate
1 egg
3 tablespoons of parmesan
3-4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
parsley

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor while reducing calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and can provide creaminess.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are healthier while crushed crackers can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Cook 1 glass of rice with salt.

2

Chop 1 onion and 1 clove of garlic; brown them for 2-3 minutes.

3

Chop 1 eggplant, add salt and pepper, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato concentrate at the end of cooking.

5

In a bowl, mix the cooked rice, browned onion and garlic, cooked eggplant, 1 egg, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons of parmesan, and 3-4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs.

6

Form the mixture into balls and fry on each side until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

roastingsautéingfrying

Equipment Needed

none specified

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milkeggsgluten

Also Known As

Arancini di Melanzane
Local Name: Polpette di Melanzane e Riso

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)