Eggplant And Buckwheat Patties

* Exported from MasterCook *

EGGPLANT AND BUCKWHEAT PATTIES

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Healthy And Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 md Eggplant -- peeled and
Cubed
2 Cloves garlic -- minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Grated rind of 1 lemon
2 tb Olive oil
1 tb Butter
1 lg Onion -- minced
2 c Buckwheat groats -- cooked
Fine
2 tb Celery leaves -- minced
1/4 ts Pepper
1 tb Fresh parsley -- minced
1 Egg -- beaten
1 tb Buckwheat flour
Or more, if needed
2 tb Corn oil -- for frying

Steam eggplant in a vegetable steamer for 8 to 10
minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a glass or
ceramic bowl and toss with garlic, lemon juice, lemon
rind, and olive oil. Set aside to marinate for 1 hour,
then finely chop in a
food processor or blender, along with marinating
liquid.

Meanwhile, heat butter and brown onions in a large
skillet. Cool, then add remaining ingredients, except
corn oil. Stir in chopped eggplant. Mixture should
be fairly stiff; adda little more flour if necessary.

Heat corn oil in another large skillet. Drop mixture
by the tablespoon into
hot oil and fry until golden brown on each side.
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

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