Smažený sýr

Name: Smažený sýr
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 ½-inch/1cm thick slices cheese; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 1 cup bread crumbs; 2 cups vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon mustard; 4 gherkins (pickles); 1 tablespoon capers; ½ onion; salt; freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 people
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Czech

Smažený sýr

Heidi Matthews

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Smažený sýr (fried cheese in Czech) is prepared with slices of cheese that are breaded before being fried. It is traditionally served with tartar sauce and French fries.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 ½-inch/1cm thick slices cheese (Edam, Gouda or Hermelín)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs , beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
2 cups vegetable oil

For the tartar sauce (tatarská omáčka)

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
4 gherkins (pickles) , finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers
½ onion , grated
salt
freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Place the flour in a shallow bowl, the eggs in another and the breadcrumbs in a third.
Dredge a slice of cheese in the flour.
Then dip it in the beaten eggs, submerging it to wet it all over.
Finally cover with bread crumbs, making sure the cheese slice is completely coated.
Repeat the same operation with the egg and bread crumbs. The double coating ensures the cheese does not leak when frying.
Set aside on a plate and repeat with the other slices of cheese.
Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Czech tartar sauce (tatarská omáčka)

Meanwhile, prepare the tartare sauce by mixing together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, gherkins, capers and onion in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
Heat the oil in a deep fryer or in a pan at medium/high heat until it reaches 350F/180C.
Deep fry the cheese slices for about 20 seconds.
Serve immediately with boiled potatoes or French fries, as well as tartar sauce.

Notes

Deep frying will be a quicker frying method and will avoid any leak of cheese. You can also pan fry the cheese slices on each side in hot oil until golden brown.