European
Belgium - Starters
Stamppot Bites
Chef's Menu Description
Crispy Belgian-Dutch starter bites: seasoned mashed potato blended with braised curly kale and aged cheese, rolled in crunchy breadcrumbs and fried to golden spheres.
Ingredients
- • 400g cold prepared kale or endive stoemp/stamppot mash
- • 80g mature Gouda or Passendale cheese, diced tiny
- • 1 egg, beaten
- • 80g plain flour
- • 100g panko breadcrumbs
- • Oil for deep frying, and coarse mustard dip
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Ensure the stoemp mash is cold and firm. Stir in the tiny cubes of mature cheese and check seasoning.
2
Phase 2
Roll the mixture between damp hands into walnut-sized balls.
3
Phase 3
Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
4
Phase 4
Deep fry at 180°C for 3 minutes until crunchy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve piping hot with sharp mustard dip.