Polpettone di melanzane facts for kids
Polpettone di melanzane is an Italian dish that means "eggplant loaf." It's a traditional meal that started in a part of Genoa, Italy, called Levante. You can find many different versions of it across the Liguria region. This dish is special because it uses fresh ingredients from summer, like eggplant, and often includes inexpensive meats and tasty herbs. Sometimes, people make it with other summer vegetables too, such as squash or beans.
How to Make Polpettone di Melanzane
Making Polpettone di melanzane involves a few simple steps. First, eggplants are cooked until they are soft. Then, they are mixed by hand with egg and parmesan cheese. This creates a soft mixture that is like a "dough" and forms the main part of the "loaf."
Next, the eggplant mixture is filled with tasty ingredients like salami and mozzarella cheese. The mixture is then carefully rolled into a loaf shape. To prepare it for cooking, the loaf is lightly coated with a little flour. Finally, it is fried until it's golden brown and delicious.
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In Spanish: Polpettone di melanzane para niños
