🇨🇿 Czech Republic recipe
Smažený Sýr
Smažený sýr is the Czech answer to comfort food cravings: a thick slab of cheese coated in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried to golden perfection. When you cut through the shatteringly crisp exterior, you are rewarded with a molten, stretchy core of melted cheese. It is a beloved staple of Czech fast food stands and pub menus, typically served with tartar sauce and a side of fries or bread. Simple, indulgent, and irresistible.
Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves4
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 4 slabs of Edam cheese, each about 1.5cm thick (about 400g total)
- 80g all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 120g fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
- Tartar sauce for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 490
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbs
- 24 g
- Fat
- 33 g
