Queso Frito

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 pound mild soft sheeps milk cheese, like manchego or Tuscan pecorino, or other cheese, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs, preferably homemade (page 580)
  • Extra virgin olive oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix the flour and paprika together.
  2. 2
    Dredge the cheese slices in the flour, then the beaten egg, and finally the bread crumbs.
  3. 3
    If time allows, put on wax paper and refrigerate for an hour or longer.
  4. 4
    Put at least 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy skillet and turn the heat to medium-high.
  5. 5
    When the oil shimmers, fry the cheese slices until golden brown, about 30 seconds, then turn and brown the other side.
  6. 6
    Drain on paper towels and serve as soon as possible.

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