European
Hungary - Vegetarian
Rántott Sajt
Chef's Menu Description
Beloved Hungarian fried breaded cheese: thick slices of Trappista cheese double-coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and fried golden with gooey melted centres.
Ingredients
- • 400g Hungarian Trappista cheese (or mild Gouda), cut into 1.5cm thick slices
- • 80g plain flour
- • 3 eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt
- • 150g fine breadcrumbs
- • Sunflower oil for deep frying
- • Tartar sauce and parsley rice for serving
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut cold Trappista cheese into thick rectangular slices. Keep chilled until ready to bread.
2
Phase 2
Dredge cheese slices in flour, dip in beaten egg, coat in breadcrumbs, then dip in egg and breadcrumbs a second time to seal completely.
3
Phase 3
Heat oil to 180°C. Fry breaded cheese slices quickly for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side until crisp and golden without letting the cheese burst.
4
Phase 4
Lift out onto kitchen paper, drain briefly, and serve immediately while the cheese is molten and stretchy.