Best Fried Italian Meatballs (Vrasciole) – EXAU Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 3 cloves finely chopped garlic or 3/4 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp freshly grated black pepper
• 1 medium egg
• 1/3 cup water (80 ml)
• 1/4 cup finely grated pecorino romano
• ½ cup of parmigiano reggiano
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 7 ounces stale bread (2 days old)
• 10 sprigs finely chopped parsley
• 1 lb ground beef (90%)