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Mozzarella fritta (fried cheese)
author
Maricruz Avalos Flores
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Mozzarella fritta is a simple and easy italian recipe that is served as an
antipasto
or snack all over the country.
prep
10
minutes
minutes
cook
10
minutes
minutes
resting time
1
hour
hour
total
1
hour
hour
20
minutes
minutes
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Ingredients
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400
gr
fresh mozzarella cheese
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2
medium eggs
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Italian bread crumbs
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Oil for frying
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Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cut mozzarella into 1cm (0,40″) slices. Place it into a colander and let them drain for about one hour.
In a small bowl crack the eggs, season with salt and pepper and whisk until combined.
Dip a slice of mozzarella into the egg mixture. Then coat with bread crumbs. Repeat this step with the same slice of cheese to double coat it.
Place the coated cheese on a plate and repeat the process with all mozzarella.
Heat a good amount of frying oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry few pieces at time flipping them from time to time until golden and crunchy.
As they coming out from the oil place them onto a cooling rack, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serving:
1
grams
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