Fried Cheese - {Mozzarella Fritto}

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup	59ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
2		Garlic cloves
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Large fresh bread crumbs - not toasted
		= (Big Guy crumbs recommended)
8 tablespoons	120ml	White wine vinegar
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1/2		Chopped fresh oregano leaves
		Chili flakes - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Slice the mozzarella into 3/4-inch slices. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic cloves and fry, pushing the garlic cloves through the oil to infuse the oil with the garlic flavor. As soon as the garlic begins to color, remove from the pan.

Smash cheese slices into bread crumbs. Lower the heat to medium-high, and place the cheese slices into the pan in 1 layer. Make sure to leave enough room so that the cheese slices can be flipped. Fry on both sides until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and let drain on a serving plate lined with paper towels.

Sprinkle the fried cheese lightly with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and the fresh oregano. Repeat with remaining slices until all the cheese has been fried. Serve hot sprinkled with chili flakes.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2F25) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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