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Fried Mozzarella w/ Arabiata Ketchup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 maxi mozzarella from Galbani slice it and pat it dry
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian dried herbs
  • ½ tsp Pimenton
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup of flour
  • 1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 ½ cup of oil for frying
  • salt & pepper to taste

For the sauce

  • 4 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 ½ tbsp Arabiata mine was from Albert Heijn, Excellent
  • Or use a Marinara/homemade pasta or tomato sauce.

For garnish

  • fresh or dried parsley

Instructions

  • Slice the mozzarella in 8 pieces and pat each piece dry (you will smash the mozzarella a bit, but that’s ok, just don’t break it completely).
  • Then season the mozzarella slices with garlic powder, Italian herbs, Pimenton and salt & pepper on both sides.
  • Run the mozzarella pieces through the flour, egg and Panko and repeat this process twice (skip the flour the second time) to get a good crust. This will protect the cheese from oozing out. You can also shape the patties a bit.
  • Fry the mozzarella until golden brown and season with salt & pepper. Then garnish with dried/fresh parsley and serve with the sauce. Enjoy immediately and don’t burn your mouth! TIPS:- Cut the mozzarella into strips to get fries.- Make a mozzarella burger and serve it on a bun with some lettuce, tomato slices and the sauce.If you make my recipes please tag me in them and use #thespicedchickpearecipes. I'd love to see what you've made