How to Make Delicious PECORINO Cheese Balls at Home

Italian Pecorino Cheese Balls, known as: Pallotte Cacio e Uova, is an iconic dish from my hometown in the Abruzzo region. This cheese ball recipe has been around for over 100 years, rooted in the cucina povera tradition, making use of every day ingredients and turning them into a delicious meal. Originally, it was created as a way to use up leftover bits of cheese and stale bread. Made with pecorino (sheep’s milk cheese), bread, and eggs, this dish consists of just a few simple ingredients, yet it delivers the cheesiest, most comforting flavors. The golden, crispy exterior gives way to a soft, fluffy inside, making each bite unmistakably, irresistible. 💯 Follow this link to read and print the written recipe: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/pecorino-cheese-balls/ #pecorino #cheeseball #vincenzosplate =============================================== 📺SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (IT’S FREEEEEE ;-) http://bit.ly/SubscribeToMyYOUTUBEchannel Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsSowAamCLJv-xeF9geXoA/join 🕴Here is the link to Buy my Merch (and the No Pineapple on Pizza T-shirt): https://www.vincenzosplatestore.com/ 📖Share it with your FOODIE friends on FACEBOOK 🍝Check out my website to get more recipes http://vincenzosplate.com/ 🌍Join my Small Group Private Italian Tour and discover the secret gems of Italy with me. Check out the itinerary and make sure you book asap (Only 10 spots available) https://www.vincenzosplate.com/italian-tour/ 📖LIKE Vincenzo’s Plate ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/vincenzosplate/ 📷FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @vincenzosplate https://www.instagram.com/vincenzosplate/ 💯 To purchase my t-shirts and more follow this link: https://www.vincenzosplatestore.com/ ✔LIKE, SHARE and COMMENT on my videos please. It really means a lot to me. ============================================ Ingredients For the Cheese Balls 400g / 14.1 oz Pecorino cheese (grated) 3-4 slices of Italian bread (sourdough) 4 eggs 2 Tbsp breadcrumbs A fresh bunch of parsley (chopped) Sunflower oil For the Sauce 1 clove of garlic (crushed) A fresh bunch of basil 1 bottle of passata Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) Salt & pepper Method: Forming the Cheese Balls 1) In a large bowl, add the grated pecorino. Break up any clumps with your hands to make sure it is finely grated. Then, add the breadcrumbs and chopped parsley. 2) In a medium bowl, pour in enough water to cover and soak the bread. Once softened, squeeze out all the water and crumble it with your hands, straight into the cheese ball mix. 3) Add the eggs to the pecorino mixture and mix well with your hands until fully combined. 4) Wet your hands to prevent sticking and start forming the mixture into small balls, around 4cm in diameter. Repeat until all your mixture is finished and place each cheese ball onto the tray lined with baking paper. Making the Sauce 1) Pour a generous amount of EVOO into a large pan over low heat. Add a splash of water and the crushed garlic. Cook the garlic until golden. 2) Add the passata and mix well. Let it cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Frying the Cheese Balls 1) While waiting for the sauce to cook, fill at least half of a small pot with sunflower oil and heat to 150°C / 302°F (or until the tip of a toothpick sizzles up when you submerge the tip in the oil). 2) Using a sieve, carefully transfer the cheeseball into the hot oil. Fry in batches of five (or as many as you choose depending on the size of your pot, ensuring not to overcrowd it). Let them cook for 1 minute before moving them around to prevent breaking and cook evenly all over. 3) Fry the cheese balls for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer them to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Keep reading the recipe on https://www.vincenzosplate.com/pecorino-cheese-balls/ =============================================== ⏱️⏱️TIMECODES⏱️⏱️ 0:00 Introduction to Pecorino Cheese Balls 0:18 Ingredients of Pecorino Cheese Balls 1:03 How to Make Pecorino Cheese Balls Dough 3:30 How to Form Pecorino Cheese Balls 5:01 How to Make Pecorino Cheese Balls Sauce 6:23 How to Fry Pecorino Cheese Balls 9:40 Combining Pecorino Cheese Balls with the Sauce 11:04 How to serve Pecorino Cheese Balls 9:54 Time to Eat the Pecorino Balls, E ora si Mangia ================================================ 🎬 #VincenzosPlate is a YouTube channel with a focus on cooking, determined to teach the world, one video recipe at a time that you don’t need to be a professional chef to impress friends, family and yourself with mouth-watering #ItalianFoodRecipes right out of your very own kitchen whilst having a laugh (and a glass of vino!).