Cheesy Talong Bola Bola - or eggplant meatballs - is a unique variation of the traditional Filipino meatballs known as bola-bola that is made by adding in a few twists to the recipe. The dish is ideal for packed meals that are given to Filipino kids to eat during their break time in school.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: egg plant meatballs, talong bola bola
Servings: 1520 pcs
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes
Ingredients
6pcs eggplant
150gramsground pork
1medium onion
4clovesgarlic
1tbspchopped parsley
1egg
150gramscheddar cheese
1 ¼cupbreadcrumbs
¼cupparmesan cheeseoptional
salt
pepper
Instructions
Peel the eggplant and cut into cubes. Soak the eggplant in a bowl of water.
Using a pan, heat the cooking oil and sauté the garlic, onion and ground pork.
Drain the eggplant and add it in a pan. Cook until the eggplant is tender.
Transfer it in a bowl.
Add the breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and egg. Mix thoroughly.
Combine the remaining breadcrumbs and the parmesan cheese.
Scoop the mixture and flatten the middle. Add the cheddar cheese and close it by making a small ball.
Coat the meatballs with breadcrumbs and parmesan mixture.