Deep-Fried Port Salut on Spicy Lentils

Double-breaded deep-fried cheese served over spiced, simmered lentils for a flavorful vegetarian meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1640.5 kcals 1640.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 139.2 grams 139.2 grams
Fat 88.4 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 82.3 grams 82.3 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
150
g
Port Salut Cheese
cut into 3 wedges
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
GrainsCereals
100
g
Plain Flour
seasoned with salt and pepper
LegumesPulses
150
g
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
15
g
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles.
  • Dredge cheese in seasoned flour, then dip into egg followed by breadcrumbs.
  • Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coatings two more times to fully encase the cheese.
  • Fry the cheese in hot oil until crisp and golden.
  • Drain cheese on kitchen paper and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Heat 15ml of vegetable oil in a frying pan and soften the onion and garlic.
  • Add curry powder and turmeric and fry for one minute.
  • Stir in lentils and cook for one minute.
  • Add 200ml stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 13 minutes until lentils are cooked.
  • Serve the deep-fried cheese wedges on top of the cooked lentils.