Mozzarella Croquettes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup continental parsley
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
- 350g mozzarella ball, cut into 2cm-thick sticks
- 1L olive oil (to deep-fry)
- 3 free range eggs, lightly whisked
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Red capsicum sauce:
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 lemon, 1 tbs juiced
- 330g whole roasted peppers, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup garlic aioli
Method
- To make the red capsicum sauce, process all the ingredients in a small food processor until smooth. Season and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Place flour and egg in separate bowls. Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan and parsley in a third bowl. Lightly toss mozzarella in flour, dip in egg and coat in breadcrumb mixture. Place onto a tray. Re-coat with egg and breadcrumbs. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Add enough oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to reach a depth of 10cm. To test when oil is ready, add a cube of bread to oil – it should turn golden brown in 30 seconds. Cook mozzarella, in batches, for 2 minutes or until brown all over. Drain well on paper towel-lined tray. Serve croquettes with sauce.