Fried Mozzarella

Photo: flickr user Shoshanah

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups Mozzarella cheese

Oil for deep-frying

2 Eggs

Flour seasoned with salt and Plain dry breadcrumbs, for coating

Preparation

Cut the mozzarella into slices about 1/2 inch thick. Gently wipe off any excess moisture with a paper towel. Heat the oil until a small piece of bread sizzles as soon as it is dropped in (about 350F degrees).

While the oil is heating, beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Spread some flour on one plate, and some bread crumbs on another. Press the cheese slices into the flour, coating them evenly with a thin layer of flour. Shake off any excess. Dip them into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs. Dip them once more into the egg and then again into the breadcrumbs. Fry immediately in the hot oil until golden brown. (You may have to do this in two batches but do not let the breaded cheese wait for too long or the breadcrumb coating will