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Deep-Fried Mozzarella with Tomato and Rocket Sauce
Crispy fried mozzarella sandwiches served with a homemade simmered tomato, basil, and rocket sauce.
Vegetarian
Italian
Appetiser
Cheese
Deep-Fried
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
511.3
kcal / serving
2045.2 kcal total
Carbs
44.7
g
per serving
178.6 g total
Fat
27.7
g
per serving
110.8 g total
Protein
22.1
g
per serving
88.4 g total
Cook Time
30
minutes
Serves
4
people
Dietary
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dairy
125
ml
Milk
200
g
Buffalo Mozzarella
cut into 1cm thick discs
2
piece
Eggs
medium, free-range, beaten
GrainsCereals
8
slice
White Bread
thin slices
6
tbsp
Plain Flour
for dredging
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
8
piece
Basil
leaves
1
to taste
Salt
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
for the sauce
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
medium, finely chopped
1.5
kg
Tomatoes
chopped
50
g
Rocket
leaves
Method
1
Heat olive oil in a pan and fry chopped onion and garlic for 5 minutes until golden.
2
Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
3
Stir in basil and rocket leaves and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
4
Season with salt and pepper, then blend and sieve the mixture into a bowl.
5
Heat a deep-fat fryer to 180°C.
6
Remove bread crusts and cut into discs slightly larger than the mozzarella slices.
7
Dip one side of the bread in milk and place mozzarella on the dry side.
8
Season mozzarella and top with a second bread slice, milk side out, sealing the edges.
9
Dredge each sandwich in flour and then coat thoroughly in beaten egg.
10
Fry the sandwiches until golden, then drain on paper towels.
11
Plate two sandwiches over the hot tomato sauce and serve.