THE GOLDEN CHEESE-DISK

(Our Play on Fried Manchego)

THE GOLDEN CHEESE-DISK

Ingredients: 200g Manchego cheese (sliced into 1cm triangles), 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Dried Rosemary, 2 Eggs (whisked), 50g Breadcrumbs, Oil for frying...

Ingredients

  • 200g Manchego cheese (sliced into 1cm triangles)
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 2 Eggs (whisked)
  • 50g Breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying

Cooking Method

  1. The Bloom Whisk the paprika and rosemary into the egg with a tiny 5ml splash of water to release the perfume.
  2. The Coat Dredge cheese in egg then breadcrumbs; repeat for a double thick coat.
  3. The Scorch Flash-fry in hot oil for 45 seconds until the exterior is a dark charred gold and the center is soft.
  4. The Final Flourish Serve immediately with raw honey and quince paste.

Cuisine: Spanish

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