Name: Deep-fried fontina bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 500 gram piece fontina cheese; 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour; 1/2 cup p (75g) cornflour; 1 egg; 3/4 cup (180ml) water; 1 1/2 cup (150g) packaged breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Ingredients

500 gram piece fontina cheese

1/2 cup (75g) plain flour

1/2 cup p (75g) cornflour

1 egg

3/4 cup (180ml) water

1 1/2 cup (150g) packaged breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Method

1.Cut cheese into 1.5cm x 4cm pieces.

2.Combine flour and cornflour in medium bowl; gradually stir in combined egg and water until batter is smooth. Combine breadcrumbs, herbs and pepper in another medium bowl.

3.Dip cheese pieces, one at a time, in batter then in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat process to double-coat each piece.

4.Heat oil in wok; deep-fry cheese pieces, in batches, until browned lightly. Drain on absorbent paper.

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