rfoster@mtuxo.uucp (Robin Harris Foster) (08/28/87)
MOZZ-FRIED(A) USENET Cookbook MOZZ-FRIED(A) FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE MOZZ-FRIED - Fried mozzarella sticks with marinara INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-8) 1 lb mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup flour 3 large eggs 1 cup bread crumbs 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp ground cumin pinch salt and pepper 8 oz marinara sauce, chilled vegetable oil PROCEDURE (1) Cut the mozzarella into sticks a bit more than about 1/4 in thick, and about 11/2 in long. Coat the sticks with flour, shaking off excess. (2) Combine the bread crumbs and seasonings in a flat dish. Beat the eggs and place in a separate bowl. (3) Coat the sticks by dipping them in the egg and then in the bread crumbs. The coating on the first stick should be fairly dry when you finish the last stick. Repeat with another dip in the egg and then in the bread crumbs. (4) Deep-fry the coated sticks in oil for about 3 to 4 minutes until the coating is cooked. Fry in batches, keeping the finished ones warm in the oven. (5) Serve with chilled marinara sauce or salsa. NOTES Use your imagination when choosing spices. The spices listed here are just a suggestion. Be careful when frying, as some sticks split open when they are done, leaving lots of cheese in your frying oil. You may need more egg or bread crumbs, depending on how many sticks you have and how thick you coat them. RATING Difficulty: moderate (frying skill required). Time: 10 minutes preparation, 5 minutes cooking. Precision: approxi- mate measurement OK. CONTRIBUTOR Robin Harris Foster AT&T Information Systems, Lincroft N.J. mtuxo!rfoster