Cumin-Parmesan Crisps Recipe - Cooking Index
Italians call these irresistible treats frico, or "little trifles." Served on their own, they make nice cocktail snacks.
Courses: Snacks, Starters and appetizers2 cups | 292g / 10oz | Coarsely-grated Parmesan cheese - (abt 6 oz) |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Cumin seeds or fennel seeds - finely crushed or |
Ground in spice grinder | ||
Nonstick vegetable oil spray |
Mix cheese and cumin in medium bowl. Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium heat. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cheese mixture in 4-inch round lace-like pattern over bottom of skillet. Cook until cheese is melted, bubbling and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
Using thin metal spatula, carefully and gradually loosen edges of cheese crisp; gently transfer to paper towels to cool. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture, cooking 1 cheese crisp at a time and spraying skillet with nonstick spray before each crisp is cooked. Cool. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.) Serve at room temperature.
This recipe yields about 8 crisps.
Source:
Bon Appetit, March 2001
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