Deep-Fried Mozzarella with Tomato and Rocket Sauce

Crispy fried mozzarella sandwiches served with a homemade simmered tomato, basil, and rocket sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 511.3 kcals 2045.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.7 grams 178.6 grams
Fat 27.7 grams 110.8 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
125
ml
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
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
medium, finely chopped
1.5
kg
Tomatoes
chopped
50
g
Rocket
leaves

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and fry chopped onion and garlic for 5 minutes until golden.
  • Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in basil and rocket leaves and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then blend and sieve the mixture into a bowl.
  • Heat a deep-fat fryer to 180°C.
  • Remove bread crusts and cut into discs slightly larger than the mozzarella slices.
  • Dip one side of the bread in milk and place mozzarella on the dry side.
  • Season mozzarella and top with a second bread slice, milk side out, sealing the edges.
  • Dredge each sandwich in flour and then coat thoroughly in beaten egg.
  • Fry the sandwiches until golden, then drain on paper towels.
  • Plate two sandwiches over the hot tomato sauce and serve.