Recipe Overview
These eggplant croquettes bring together soft cooked eggplant, savory Pecorino Romano, sweet raisins, and a crisp breadcrumb crust. The red bell pepper coulis adds brightness, color, and a silky contrast to the fried croquettes.
Chef Notes
Drain the eggplant very well before mixing. Excess moisture will make the croquettes soft and difficult to shape. The coulis should be strained for a clean, restaurant-style finish.
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Ingredients
Base recipe = 4 servings.
- 900 g eggplant, peeled and diced
- 142 g raisins
- 113 g Pecorino Romano, grated
- 60 g egg yolks
- 100 g all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 100 g breadcrumbs, for coating
- 2 g oregano
- 500 g neutral frying oil
- 3 g salt, pepper, and nutmeg
- 300 g red bell peppers
- 227 g canned peeled tomatoes
Preparation
- Boil the diced eggplant until soft. Drain very well and mash until smooth.
- Mix the eggplant with raisins, Pecorino Romano, egg yolks, oregano, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Shape the mixture into croquettes.
- Dredge each croquette in flour, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Deep-fry in neutral oil until crisp and golden.
- For the coulis, peel and deseed the red bell peppers, then blend with canned tomatoes until smooth.
- Strain the coulis for a velvety texture and serve the croquettes over a pool of sauce.
Service Suggestions
- Serve 2–3 croquettes per appetizer portion.
- Plate over warm red bell pepper coulis.
- Finish with a small Pecorino shaving or micro herbs for event presentation.
Dietary / HACCP Notes
- Vegetarian recipe containing eggs, dairy, and gluten.
- Hold fried items above 140°F / 60°C if serving warm.
- Cool and reheat safely if preparing in advance for banquet service.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 420 mg |