Cheese Nuggets with Grape Chutney and Pecan Salad

Deep-fried melted cheese chunks served with a homemade grape and tomato chutney and a honey-mustard dressed pecan salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1213.1 kcals 4852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 82.5 grams 330.1 grams
Fat 83.2 grams 332.6 grams
Protein 33.7 grams 134.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg Yolk
free-range
4
piece
Eggs
free-range, lightly beaten
400
g
Cheese
assorted, 3cm chunks
Fruits
100
g
300
g
GrainsCereals
150
g
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Sea Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
piece
Garlic
clove, finely chopped
2
tbsp
Parsley
fresh flatleaf, finely chopped
1
tbsp
Mint
fresh, finely chopped
1
tbsp
Basil
fresh, finely chopped
1
tbsp
Thyme
fresh, finely chopped
100
g
Pecan Nut
halves
OilsFats
1
l
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Other
2
tsp
Honey
runny
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
2
piece
Tomatoes
roughly chopped
1
piece
Banana Shallot
finely chopped
2
piece
Little Gem Lettuce
heads, leaves separated

Steps

  • Melt muscovado sugar in a large pan over low heat until it forms a golden-brown caramel.
  • Stir in chopped onion, sultanas, and sherry vinegar.
  • Add tomatoes and grapes and cook for 12–15 minutes until thickened, then season.
  • Transfer the chutney to a jar and set aside.
  • Whisk egg yolk, mustard, honey, and cider vinegar, then slowly drizzle in oil to create mayonnaise.
  • Stir in shallots, garlic, and herbs, then season and set aside.
  • Line a plate with greaseproof paper.
  • Boil 100ml water and caster sugar for 4-5 minutes to create a syrup.
  • Cook pecans in syrup for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to the lined plate to harden.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 180°C.
  • Deep fry sugared pecans in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden, then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Toss lettuce leaves with two tablespoons of dressing and the pecans.
  • Coat cheese chunks in flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.
  • Fry coated cheese for 30–60 seconds until golden and melted, then drain.
  • Serve cheese nuggets with the chutney and salad.