Deep-Fried Caerphilly with Pineapple Chutney

Crispy breaded wedges of Caerphilly cheese served with a homemade spicy pineapple chutney and fresh garden salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 85.1 grams 340.5 grams
Fat 64.6 grams 258.4 grams
Protein 35.5 grams 142.1 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
500
g
Caerphilly
cut into four 125g wedges
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
zest only
1
piece
Pineapple
peeled, cored, and finely chopped
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
100
g
100
g
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
200
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
2
tsp
Vegetable Oil
for chutney
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
sliced
2
piece
Red Chillies
finely chopped
1
bunch

Steps

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep heavy-based pan until a breadcrumb sizzles.
  • Mix breadcrumbs, polenta, lime zest, celery salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Dip cheese wedges into beaten eggs and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Chill wedges for five minutes then repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating process.
  • Deep fry cheese wedges for three minutes until golden-brown and crisp.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry onion and chillies for 3 minutes.
  • Add pineapple, lime juice, vinegar, and sugar then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Serve the fried cheese with a spoonful of chutney and salad leaves.