Attention all cheese Lovers! Brace yourselves for a cheesy escapade straight from the heart of Czech cuisine – Fried Cheese, also known as "Smažený Sýr"! Get ready to embark on a journey of crispy, gooey goodness that'll leave you craving for more!
We asked Nicolas from DKZ Travel what his favourite food from Prague Czech Republic was and Smažený Sýr - Fried Cheese it was.
Lets get into the mood to cook this cheesy goodness. Set your speakers to Symfonie č. 9 e moll « Z nového světa The emotions this song brings forward really enhance this delicious food.
Ingredients Smažený Sýr - Fried Cheese:
- 400g of your favorite cheese (the most common choice of Czechs is Eidam (Edam) or Gouda with a fat content of up to 30 %.)
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (the crispy coat for our cheese stars)
- 2 eggs (the binding agents that bring it all together)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (the secret to a golden exterior)
- Vegetable oil for frying (the magic elixir for achieving that perfect crunch)
How to Prepare Smažený Sýr - Fried Cheese
- Begin by setting up your cheese assembly line – think of it as a cheese red carpet event! Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Your cheese is about to become a star!
- Take your favorite cheese and coat it in the flour, giving it a gentle shake to remove any excess. It's like giving your cheese a pre-fry pep talk!
- Dip the flour-coated cheese into the beaten eggs, ensuring it gets a good egg bath. This step is all about making sure your cheese is ready to shine in the frying spotlight!
- Roll your cheese star in the breadcrumbs until it's thoroughly coated. It's like dressing your cheese in the finest breadcrumb couture!
- Heat up a skillet with vegetable oil – we're turning up the heat for a cheese-frying extravaganza! Fry the coated cheese until it's golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 2-3 minutes per side. It's like giving your cheese a sizzling red carpet debut!
- Gently place your fried cheese on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil. It's time for your cheese to take a bow and bask in its crispy glory!
- Serve your Fried Cheese – Smažený Sýr masterpiece with a side of laughter and maybe a cheeky dipping sauce. After all, good food is meant to be enjoyed with good company and a dash of humor!
Useful Tips:
- You don’t need to go to a restaurant to enjoy fried cheese, it’s often served as a street food – "smažený sýr v housce" (fried cheese in a bun).
- Tartar Sauce is the typical dipping sauce served with smažený sýr.
Congratulations, you've just elevated your cheese game to legendary status!
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