Eggplant Fritters Filled with Anchovies and Cheese

Buñuelos de Berenjena Rellenos de Anchoa y Queso

Eggplant Fritters Filled with Anchovies and Cheese

Buñuelos de Berenjena Rellenos de Anchoa y Queso
Couverts12 Tapas
Preparation 20 minutes
Preparation time:10 minutes
Deel op Facebook Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 baby eggplants about ¼ pound each
  • 1 tablespoon goat cheese about 1 ounce
  • 6 small anchovy fillets finely chopped
  • All-purpose flour for dredging
  • Olive oil for frying

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Lightly oil your hands and rub over the surface of each eggplant.
  • Puncture the skin in a few places with a knife.
  • Place in a roasting pan and bake, turning once, 35 to 40 minutes or until tender.
  • Let cool, peel, and chop finely.
  • Let sit to release any liquid.
  • In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese and anchovies.
  • Using the eggplant, shape 2 teaspoons at a time into a ball and fill with about ¼ teaspoon of the cheese-anchovy mixture.
  • Heat at least 1 inch of oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat (or use a deep fryer set at 365°F) until it turns a cube of bread light brown in 60 seconds.
  • Dredge each fritter in the flour and place in the oil.
  • Cook, turning several times, until golden.

Notes & Wine Advice

These eggplant fritters are a tasty and unique tapa. Ensure they are served warm for the best flavor.

Nutrition values

Calories: 70 kcal
————————————————————————————————–
Course; Cheese / Fish / Vegetables
Cuisine; European / Spain