Fried Fresh Mozzarella Cheese With A Mushroom Ragu
Crusty fried cheese teams up with mushroom sauce – served atop truffle shavings and truffle oil for a simple meatless ragu. To round out the meal serve with cooked pasta.
Fried Fresh Mozzarella Cheese With A Mushroom Ragu
RecipeSavants.comCrusty fried cheese teams up with mushroom sauce – served atop truffle shavings and truffle oil for a simple meatless ragu. To round out the meal serve with cooked pasta. Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Eggs Recipes, RecipesEggsAmericanFried Fresh Mozzarella Cheese With A Mushroom RaguPT25MServes 4
Ingredients:
1 Cup Flour4 Tablespoons Olive Oil2 Cups Vegetable Stock Reduction1 Teaspoon Fresh Parsley8 Ounce Fresh Mozzarella Cheese1 Egg0 To Taste Black Pepper1 Medium Fresh Summer Truffle1.5 Cups Fine Dried Bread Crumbs1 Pound Assorted Exotic Mushrooms1 Teaspoon Garlic1 Tablespoon Butter0 Drizzle Of White Truffle Oil0 To Taste Salt2 Tablespoons ShallotsSeason cheese with salt and pepper evenly. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt and black pepper. In a second shallow dish, add egg beaten with milk, salt and black pepper and beat well. In a third shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs, salt and black pepper. Coat cheese slices with flour, shaking off any excess. Dip cheese slices into egg mixture, letting the excess egg drip off. Finally, coat cheese slices with breadcrumbs evenly. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat and sauté mushrooms, shallots, salt and pepper for about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and stock reduction and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately, stir in parsley and butter. Keep aside, covered. In another large sauté pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and stir fry cheese slices for about 2 minutes per side. With a slotted spoon, transfer cheese slices onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Divide mushroom ragu onto 4 serving plates evenly and top each plate with 2 fried cheese slices. Drizzle with truffle oil and serve with a garnishing of the shaved truffle.