In a frying pan, in a large amount of vegetable oil, over high heat, fry cheese sticks 0.5 cm thick for 1 minute on each side.
Fry cheese sticks 1 cm thick in oil for 2 minutes . A crispy crust will indicate the readiness of the product.
Fry semi-finished cheese sticks in oil for 2 minutes on each side.
Recipe for spicy cheese sticks
Cheese
cheese, mozzarella or gouda – 200 grams
Egg – 2 pieces
Breadcrumbs – 40 grams
Flour – 2 tablespoons
Flavorless sunflower oil – 100 grams
Ground paprika, dry garlic, basil or a ready-made mixture of Provence herbs – to taste
How to cook cheese sticks
Cheese cut into cubes 0.5 cm thick. Prepare 3 bowls. Pour flour into 1, break 2 eggs into 2 and lightly beat them with a fork, pour into 3 and mix thoroughly the breadcrumbs and spices. Roll each cheese stick first in flour, then in a beaten egg, then in a mixture of breadcrumbs and spices. Heat the pan, pour odorless sunflower oil into it (the layer of oil in the pan should be at least 0.5 cm). Put the prepared cheese sticks into the boiling oil. Fry over high heat for 1 minute. When the cheese sticks are browned, quickly remove them and put them on a plate. Serve hot.
Tasty Facts
Cheese in breadcrumbs is a great addition to a glass of dry red wine. The appetizer goes well with beer. You can dip slices of cheese in mayonnaise sauce, into which, for spiciness, squeeze a clove of garlic.
The calorie content of fried cheese in breadcrumbs reaches 520 kcal / 100 grams, depending on the fat content of the cheese used. Fewer calories are contained in a dish made from suluguni – 290 kcal / 100 grams. The nutritional value of the recipe is determined by cheese – a unique source of calcium, necessary to maintain bone strength and easily digestible protein, which the product contains more than meat and fish.
What to choose crackers for cheese
Medium-sized crackers absorb less oil during frying, give a dense, well-adhering crust. Fans of original recipes can replace breadcrumbs with sesame seeds.