Cascaval Pane Transylvanian Fried Cheese Recipes

CASCAVAL PANE ( TRANSYLVANIAN FRIED CHEESE)

Steps:

• Slice the cheese into 1-1/2 inch squares that are 1/2 inch thick.
• Dip first into the beaten egg mixture, then into the seasoned bread crumbs (I find that a"double dipping" of each works the best; after the first dip in the bread crumbs, repeat the process again).
• Heat oil in a deep skillet until it"shimmers".
• Fry cheese until golden brown on both sides and a little soft (this does not take very long, and do not completely melt cheese).
• When you turn over the cheese the first time, the crust may fall apart from the cheese; just pat it back on, it will melt back together.
• To serve, immediately put each cheese square on a lettuce leaf.

GEBNA MAKLEYAH (EGYPTIAN OVEN-FRIED CHEESE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Place the cheese, flour, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well with very clean hands. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. If the mixture seems too loose to hold its shape, add a little more flour. If the mixture seems too dry, add a bit of lemon juice, vinegar, or water.
• Pour 2 or 3 Tablespoons olive oil onto a cookie sheet to grease. Arrange the cheese balls on cookie sheet, rolling them around to coat thoroughly with the oil. Bake 5 minutes at 400°.
• Wearing an oven mitt, shake the baking sheet to turn the cheese balls, and bake 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
• With a spatula, transfer the cheese balls to a paper towel.
• Serve the cheese balls while still warm, with lemon wedges and triangles of pita bread.

SAGANAKI (GREEK FRIED CHEESE SQUARES)

Steps:

• Cut cheese into bite sized pieces. In a heavy skillet, fry cheese in hot butter quickly (a few seconds on each side) until golden. Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve hot.

SMAžENý SýR (FRIED CHEESE)

Steps:

• In the begining its good to wash the cheese so the flour would stick on the cheese better when dipping.
• Now take three plates and put flour into one of them, egg and a little bit of milk (just to make it more smooth) and a hint of salt to the second one and the breadcrubs to the third one.
• (you need to mix the egg with milk with a fork so you cant see the yolk, egg white and milk but a kind of orange liquid)
• Dip cheese slices into flour to form a light coating on all surfaces.
• Dip each slice into lightly beaten egg and coat completely.
• Dip each slice into breadcrumbs and coat completely, pat crumbs onto any areas that are not coated.
• If needed repeat the point 4. and 5.- tastes better.
• Pour oil into deep frying pan to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat to 375 degrees F.
• Carefully place slices in pan and fry on one side until golden-brown.
• Turn and fry on the other side until golden brown. Pay attention so the cheese doesnt get out from the "coat"!
• Serve with french fries and tatar sauce/ketchup.

QUESO FRITO (FRIED CHEESE)

Steps:

• Mix together flour and paprika in a bowl. Have the beaten eggs in a separate bowl. Mix the bread crumbs and oregano in a third bowl. Dredge the cheese in the flour mixture, then egg and then coat well in bread crumbs. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet under med-high. Fry cheese until golden brown; about 20-30 seconds per side.