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Spicy Mozzarella Sticks

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Submitted by: Cheftennismom

 

These cheese sticks are coated with a mixture of bread crumbs and macadamia nuts, and then deep-fat fried
 

Ingredients

  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • 1 16-ounce block mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups honey panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup crushed and toasted macadamia nuts
  • 2 to 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup diced sweet onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 can organic diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. red chili flakes
  • Salt and black pepper

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Method

Preheat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, cut the cheese into 2-inch triangular pieces. In a bowl mix together the bread crumbs and nuts. Coat the cheese pieces with flour. Dip eggs; coat with the bread crumbs mixture. Fry cheese for 2 to 3 minutes or until outside is brown and crunchy. For dipping sauce, preheat olive oil in a saucepan. Cook and stir onions and garlic until tender. Add undrained tomatoes and tomato paste; heat through. Stir in chili flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve cheese stick with dipping sauce.

 

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Number of Servings: 4

 

Submitted by: Cheftennismom ()

 

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