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Queso Frito (Fried Cheese)
Queso Frito (Fried Cheese) is a traditional Spanish recipe for a classic starter or snack of manchego cheese wedges that are breaded and fried in olive oil until golden before serving. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Spanish version of: Fried Cheese (Queso Frito).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Serves:
6
Rating: 
Tags : Vegetarian RecipesBread RecipesCheese RecipesSpain Recipes
This is a classic Spanish snack that, traditionally, is made from Manchego, a sheep's cheese that comes from La Mancha. Queso frito should be eaten hot and is one of the most popular Spanish tapas dishes, often served with fino sherry, or with Valdepenas, a red wine from La Mancha.
Ingredients:
300g semi-cured Manchego cheese (about 3 months old)
2 tbsp plain flour
1 egg, beaten
150g lightly-dried fresh white breadcrumbs
150ml olive oil
pinch of smoked sweet paprika (smoked pimenton dulce), to garnish
membrillo (quince paste), to serve
mixed olives, to accompany
Method:
Remove the rind from the cheese and cut into 1cm wedges.
Sift the flour onto a small plate, then dip each cheese wedge into the flour, then into the beaten egg and then into the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
Heat half the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the cheese wedges in small batches and cook until golden brown (about 45 seconds per side). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper and you cook the next batch.
Sprinkle the fried queso frito with a little of the smoked paprika and serve hot, accompanied by membrillo and olives.
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