Friday, July 13, 2007

Fried Herbed Mozzarella
Ingredients

Mozzarella cheese 400 grams
Refined flour (maida) ¾ cup
Cornstarch ¼ cup
Salt to taste
Peppercorns, crushed ¼ teaspoon
Breadcrumbs 1 cup
Fresh parsley,
chopped a few sprigs
Dried basil ¼ teaspoon
Oil to deep fry

Method

1. Cut the mozzarella cheese into thick slices (one and a half inch square with one centimeter thickness).
2. Take refined flour, cornstarch, salt, crushed peppercorns and some water in a bowl and mix to make a batter of coating consistency.
3. Take breadcrumbs in a bowl, add chopped parsley, dried basil and mix.
4. Dip the mozzarella pieces in the batter, coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat this process once and shape with hand.
5. Heat sufficient oil in a wok and deep fry the mozzarella till golden. Drain on absorbent paper. Cut into two and serve hot immediately garnished with a sprig of parsley.

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