Fried Panko-coated Cheese with Classic Salsa Verde
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Coat cheese in flour, shaking off excess, then in beaten egg, then in panko; set on a plate.
Step 2
2
Heat 1/2 in. oil in a small frying pan over high heat. Working quickly, sauté a few cheese wedges at a time until golden, turning once if needed, 15 to 45 seconds.
Step 3
3
Drain cheese on paper towels, then quickly transfer to warm plates. Top with generous spoonfuls of salsa and a sprinkling of cilantro.
Step 4
4
*Buy at Mexican markets.
Ingredients
Queso fresco casero* or cold jack cheese, cut into wedges about 1 1/2-in. wide and 2 in. long
Flour
1 large egg, beaten to blend
Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
Vegetable oil for shallow frying
Chopped cilantro
Directions
Step 1
1
Coat cheese in flour, shaking off excess, then in beaten egg, then in panko; set on a plate.
Step 2
2
Heat 1/2 in. oil in a small frying pan over high heat. Working quickly, sauté a few cheese wedges at a time until golden, turning once if needed, 15 to 45 seconds.
Step 3
3
Drain cheese on paper towels, then quickly transfer to warm plates. Top with generous spoonfuls of salsa and a sprinkling of cilantro.
Step 4
4
*Buy at Mexican markets.
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