Ingredients

  • Aubergines gr 600
  • 00 flour gr 100
  • Eggs n. 1
  • Grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP gr 60
  • Grated Pecorino Romano DOP gr 30
  • Parsley to taste
  • Chopped mint to taste
  • Garlic n. 1 clove
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Breadcrumbs to taste
  • Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil to taste

  • For the herb mayonnaise

  • Unsweetened soy milk ml 100
  • Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil ml 200
  • Lemon juice or apple vinegar gr 1
  • Mustard to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, chives, marjoram, thyme) to taste

Procedure

  1. Cook the whole aubergines in the oven or steam until soft. Allow them to cool, then peel, mash the flesh and squeeze it out very well to remove excess liquid. Finely chop the pulp obtained.
  2. Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, eggs, chopped garlic and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, mix the mixture and form into meatballs. Dip them in breadcrumbs and fry in hot Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil until golden brown.
  3. Drain the meatballs on absorbent paper and serve hot or lukewarm.
  4. For the herb mayonnaise, pour the room temperature soy milk into a tall, narrow container. Add the lemon juice (or vinegar), a pinch of salt and the mustard. Start blending with an immersion blender, pouring in the Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a trickle.
  5. Continue blending until a stable, creamy consistency is obtained. Add the finely chopped fresh herbs and blend for a few more seconds. Taste and adjust salt.

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL PAIRING

For this recipe, we recommend an Intosso (Abruzzo) cultivar EVO Oil. It denotes a medium-light herbaceous fruitiness with hints of artichoke, tomato and herbs. Medium intensity spicy and bitter notes.

ORGANIC WINE PAIRING

An Alentejo red wine made from Alicante Bouschet and Touriga Nacional is the best choice. Fruity and spicy, with notes of blackberry, black pepper, and licorice, it supports the fried texture and complements the herbal note of the sauce for a full and satisfying vegetarian pairing.