Fried Mozzarella Balls With Marinara Cream Sauce Recipes

FRIED MOZZARELLA BALLS

Steps:

• Heat about 11/2 inches oil to 360°F in a 3 1/2-to 4-quart heavy saucepan.
• Meanwhile, double-coat bocconcini by dipping in eggs, then in bread crumbs, and repeating. Transfer to a sheet of wax paper.
• Working in batches of 10, lower balls into oil with a slotted spoon and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 30 seconds per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt. (Return oil to 360°F between batches.)

FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Cut the mozzarella into sticks a bit more than about 1/4 inch thick and about 1 1/2 inches long.
• Coat the sticks with flour, shaking off excess.
• Combine the bread crumbs and seasonings in a flat dish.
• Beat the eggs and place in a separate bowl.
• Coat the sticks by dipping them in the egg and then in the bread crumbs.
• The coating on the first stick should be fairly dry when you finish the last stick.
• Repeat with another dip in the egg and then in the bread crumbs.
• Deep-fry the coated sticks in oil for about 3 to 4 minutes until the coating is cooked.
• Fry in batches, keeping the finished ones warm in the oven.
• Serve with chilled marinara sauce or salsa.