Dive into the heart of Czech cuisine with this delectable Fried Cheese recipe
A favorite either as a scrumptious appetizer or a delightful main course. Crispy on the outside and deliciously gooey on the inside, this dish is accompanied by creamy tartar sauce and herbed potato wedges, making it a complete symphony of flavors.
Ingredients
🧀 4 slices of cheese approx. 1 cm thick, recommended types Eidam, Blaťácké zlato, or Gouda
🥚 1 whole egg
🥛 2-3 tablespoons of milk
🌾 2 tablespoons of plain flour
🍞 1-2 cups of breadcrumbs sufficient for double coating
🛢️ 2-3 cups of frying oil for pan-frying
🥄 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
🥄 1 tablespoon of mustard
🧂 1/2 teaspoon of salt
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, plus fresh ground pepper
🍷 1 tablespoon of vinegar
🧅 1 small spring onion white part, finely chopped
🥒 3-4 small pickles gherkins, finely chopped
🥔 2-3 medium potatoes, cut into wedges and cooked
🌿 Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1- Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, crack the egg and whisk it thoroughly.
- Add the milk and flour, and whisk until you have a smooth, slightly thick batter.
2- Bread the Cheese:
- Fully submerge each cheese slice into the batter.
- Ensure a complete coating.
3- First Crumb Coating:
- Place the battered cheese into a bowl of breadcrumbs.
- Press gently to ensure full coverage.
4- Double Crumb Coating:
- Dip the breaded cheese back into the batter.
- Coat with breadcrumbs once more to seal the cheese.
5- Prepare the Sauce:
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk these ingredients until well mixed.
6- Add Flavor to the Sauce:
- Add vinegar to the sauce, whisk.
- Incorporate the finely chopped spring onion and pickles, mixing well.
7- Fry the Cheese:
- Heat the frying oil in a pan until hot.
- Carefully fry the cheese slices until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
8- Plate and Serve:
- On a serving plate, arrange the cooked potato wedges.
- Add a generous dollop of the tartar-like sauce and place the fried cheese slices beside the potatoes.
9- Garnish:
- Decorate with a sprig of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Prep Time: Approximately 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Servings: Serves 4
Calories: 450-500
Proteins: 18g
Fats: 30g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Equipment: Mixing bowls, small manual whisk, measuring spoons/cups, metal tongs, stainless steel frying pan, induction hob, chef's knife, wooden cutting board, pepper mill, ceramic serving plate, small cast iron pan, metal serving spoon
Cooking Tips
- Use cheese slices that are about 1 cm thick for best results.
- Ensure the oil is thoroughly heated to prevent the cheese from melting out.
- For the best crust, do not skip the double coating of breadcrumbs.
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