TLC Cooking "Fried Bocconcini Balls"

Fried Bocconcini Balls

INGREDIENTS

3	6 ounce packages of water-packed bocconcini mozzarella (roughly 18-20 pieces)
1	cup all-purpose flour
3	large eggs, beaten
1/4	cup finely grated pecorino
3/4	cup very fine, dry breadcrumbs
1/4	cup panko
1/2	teaspoon fine sea salt
neutral oil for frying
favorite smooth marinara sauce for dipping, warmed

PREPARATION:

Drain the cheese and place on a baking sheet or a plate lined with a double layer of paper towels. Place in the refrigerator to drain and dry for one hour.
In a small rimmed plate add flour. To a second combine eggs and pecorino.
In a third plate combine the two bread crumbs.
Lightly coat each piece of cheese in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture.
Allow the excess to drip back into the bowl and toss the cheese in the crumbs.
Fry in the hot oil until golden brown, a minute or two.
Remove to drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with marinara.

This recipe appears in: Italian

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