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FRIED MOZZARELLA WITH PUTTANESCA DIPPING SAUCE



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Make and share this Fried Mozzarella With Puttanesca Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 45 mozzarella squares

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 lbs regular mozzarella cheese or 2 lbs smoked mozzarella cheese (cut into 1 inch cubes)
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil, for frying
6-inch skewer, or fondue forks,for dipping
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (28 ounce) can whole Italian plum tomatoes, pureed in a blender,with juice
1/2 cup pitted and finely chopped kalamata olive
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 tablespoon minced anchovy fillet (4 to 5 fillets) (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
salt
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Pat the mozzarella dry, making sure there is no water on the surface, and set aside.
  • Place the flour in a shallow dish.
  • Mix together the milk and eggs and place in a shallow bowl.
  • Stir together the bread crumbs, Essence, and salt and place in a shallow dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil about 1 1/2 inches deep, in a heavy saucepan or deep-fryer over medium-high heat to 325 to 330 degrees F.
  • Dredge the mozzarella in the flour, shaking off any excess flour.
  • Dip in the egg mixture and then the bread crumbs.
  • Place mozzarella in hot oil and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Allow the mozzarella to stand for 3 to 5 minutes before serving, to allow the cheese to melt the entire way through.
  • Serve warm on skewers or fondue forks with Puttanesca Dipping Sauce.
  • To make the dipping sauce:.
  • In a medium pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and saute until soft and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and the remaining ingredients and simmer until the sauce is thickened and slightly reduced, about 20 minutes.
  • Add salt to taste, cover and set aside.
  • Serve sauce warm or at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!
  • Yield: about 3 cups To make the Essence:.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 515.5, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 6

FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS WITH CREAMY MARINARA



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 12 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup jarred marinara sauce
1/3 cup creme fraiche
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 large eggs
1-pound block mozzarella, cut into twelve 3-by-1/2-by-3/4-inch-tall sticks

Steps:

  • Pour enough oil into a large Dutch oven or pot to come about 1 1/2 inches up the sides and fit the pot with a deep-fry thermometer. Bring the oil to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, mix the marinara, creme fraiche and red pepper flakes in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute until warm. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
  • Place a wire rack inside of a baking sheet. Set up a standard breading station with 3 wide, deep plates (or pie plates). Place the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in one plate. Mix the panko, plain breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper into the second plate. Whisk the eggs into the third plate.
  • Take each mozzarella stick through the breading procedure: first in the flour, then the egg and then the panko mixture, then repeat in the egg and panko mixture again for a double breading. Transfer to the wire rack.
  • Working in batches, carefully drop 4 to 5 sticks into the oil and fry without touching until they are a deep golden brown and you can see some cheese starting to melt, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Serve immediately with the sauce on the side.

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