Melitzanokeftethes Kroketes (Eggplant Croquettes)

Melitzanokeftethes Kroketes (Eggplant Croquettes)

Recipe By : Marie

1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Vegetables Greek

1 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

eggplants

cracker meal

oil -- for frying

THE MIXTURE

1 1/2 cups bread crumbs

2 each eggs

1/2 cup Kefalotiri cheese -- grated OR 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 tablespoons parsley -- chopped

1 teaspoon onion -- chopped

salt and pepper -- to taste

Wash the eggplants and pierce in several places with a fork. Boil in

lightly salted water until tender; drain well. Remove skin and mash the

pulp; measure it. Mix 2 cups of eggplant pulp with the amount of

ingredients listed above and blend well. Shape into croquettes or patties. Roll in cracker meal, and fry until golden brown. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -