SPIEDINI ALLA ROMANA

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, for frying
Vegetable oil, for frying
8 slices whole wheat bread, lightly toasted
14 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 large eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup milk
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
4 cloves garlic, crushed
6 anchovy fillets, cut into pieces
1/2 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons small capers in brine, drained
Parsley sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

Heat oven to 200 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup olive oil and enough vegetable oil to reach one inch in depth to 375 degrees. Place a piece of bread on work surface. Top with 2 slices mozzarella. Cover with a second slice of bread. Repeat with remaining bread and cheese to make a multi-layered sandwich. Cut sandwich into four equal quarters, and place a 10-inch skewer through the center of each quarter. With a serrated knife, gently remove the crusts and discard.
Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, and pour into a shallow baking dish. Dredge sandwiches in flour, and shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture turning to coat on all sides. Transfer to hot oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet, and place in oven to keep warm.
In a medium skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook until golden. Add anchovies, and cook stirring until they almost disintegrate. Stir in white wine, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a vigorous boil, and continue to boil until reduced by half.
Stir parsley into reduced sauce. Remove skewers from sandwiches, and serve with sauce spooned lightly over sandwiches. Garnish with parsley sprigs.