FRIED BOCCONCINI WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Little nuggets of fresh mozzarella cheese, known as bocconcini, are breaded and deep-fried, then paired with a piquant tomato sauce for dipping. Adapted from chef Nate Apleman of SPQR via Williams Sonoma.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 50 bocconcini
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is soft but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat an oven to 200°F.
- Drain the cheese from its liquid. Place the cheese on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Put the egg mixture, flour and bread crumbs in separate wide, shallow bowls.
- Roll the cheese in the flour, dip into the egg mixture and coat with the bread crumbs, shaking off the excess after each step. Then bread each piece of cheese again.
- In a large, deep sauté pan over medium-high heat, pour in olive oil to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 350°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden, about 2 minutes. (Or follow the directions of your deep fryer.) Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season the fried cheese with salt and black pepper. Place the cheese on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining cheese.
- Let the fried cheese cool for at least 7 minutes before serving. Serve with the warm tomato sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.4, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 218.4, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.4
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HaSsan TypeSt
hassan@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The fried bocconcini was crispy and the spicy tomato sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a hit with my family.
Tiffany White
t-white@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The fried bocconcini was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make this again.
Qabdu Ibrahim
i.q@hotmail.frThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fried bocconcini was crispy and gooey, and the spicy tomato sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I would definitely make this again.
King Dubai
d-k@gmail.comI love this recipe! The fried bocconcini is always a hit with my friends and family, and the spicy tomato sauce is the perfect dipping sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
Gettu Bliz
bg@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The fried bocconcini was crispy and flavorful, and the spicy tomato sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Lola Westley
l-westley94@yahoo.comI was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of fried food, but the bocconcini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Barbo
barbo@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The fried bocconcini was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.
Irfan Pias
irfan.p@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The fried bocconcini is always crispy and the spicy tomato sauce is the perfect dipping sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
Rajkumar Ghising
gr@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The fried bocconcini was crispy and the spicy tomato sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a hit with my family.
Jedidah Thomas
jedidah@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The fried bocconcini was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make this again.
Md rana khan Md rana khan
k_m100@hotmail.frThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fried bocconcini was crispy and gooey, and the spicy tomato sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I would definitely make this again.
Mathias Gimbishi
gimbishi_mathias@gmail.comI love this recipe! The fried bocconcini is always a hit with my friends and family, and the spicy tomato sauce is the perfect dipping sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
Daniel Akpebi
daniel-a@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The fried bocconcini was crispy and flavorful, and the spicy tomato sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Ayleen Gramajo
a_g@gmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of fried food, but the bocconcini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Salaha Sukran
sukran_salaha47@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The bocconcini was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.
Bayleigh Cramer
b.c79@gmail.comI love fried bocconcini, and this recipe did not disappoint! The bocconcini was cooked to perfection, and the spicy tomato sauce was flavorful and addictive. I would definitely make this again.
austin chen
austin-chen@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The fried bocconcini was crispy and golden brown, and the spicy tomato sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a hit with my family.
love power
love.power@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of fried food, but this dish was surprisingly light and flavorful. The bocconcini was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
bijoy kumar paul
bijoyk@hotmail.co.ukThis fried bocconcini with spicy tomato sauce was a hit at my dinner party! The bocconcini was crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.