Brinza in Batter
Description
Suitable for both holidays and everyday meals. This dish can also be prepared outdoors by placing brined cheese in batter on a grill or barbecue, but you must keep a close eye on it, as the cheese melts very quickly. Serve the dish with various sauces—salty or sweet—always while hot. It can also be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. You can use brynza of any type: cow's, sheep's, or goat's. The main thing is to buy firm cheese that can be sliced and won't fall apart.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, crack a chicken egg and add a little salt. Be sure to taste the brynza—if it is salty, do not add salt. Beat the egg for 1–2 minutes.
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Step 3
Cut the cheese into large squares or rectangles, and pat each piece dry with a paper towel to remove the brine. Bread the pieces first in breadcrumbs, then in egg, and again in breadcrumbs. Remember to do this once the skillet with oil has heated on the stove.
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Step 4
Place the slices in hot oil and fry for 1–2 minutes on each side. The oil must be very hot; otherwise, all the batter will come off the bryndza and it will burn. It’s best to fry 1–2 slices at a time so they don’t stick together.
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Step 5
Place the prepared brine cheese in batter on fresh herbs and serve hot at the table so the cheese stretches when tasted.