| Prep Time | 30 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces (350 grams) sardines, gutted and boned
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs, plus more if necessary
- 2 tablespoons grated mild pecorino
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
- Bay leaves for garnish
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Instructions
- Mince the sardines and place them in a bowl with the breadcrumbs, pecorino, raisins, a little salt, and the pine nuts.
- Add the eggs and stir to combine. if the mixture is too loose to form into balls, gradually add breadcrumbs in small amounts until it's firm enough.
- Shape the mixture into balls the size of ping-pong balls.
- Heat enough oil in a pan to cover the balls, then deep-fry them
- Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Thread two balls onto a skewer with a bay leaf in between them.
- Repeat with remaining fried balls. Serve warm.