Mozzarelle in carrozza

A dish of steamy and stringy "Mozzarelle in carrozza" (carrozza=carriage)!

Do you want to give these a go?

INGREDIENTS :

• sliced white bread (crusts removed)
• mozzarella
• some slices of ham
• a can of beer
• all-purpose flour
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of pepper
• eggs
• sunflower oil or olive oil for frying

DIRECTIONS :

• In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, salt and pepper
• Add the flour and enough beer to make a batter the thickness of single cream
• Cut mozzarella into slices the same thickness as the bread
• Insert ham and two slices of mozzarella between two slices of bread
• Heat a large saucepan filled with oil
• Coat the sandwiches with flour
• Dip them in the mixture and fry them, turning over once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes, then drain on paper towels
• Serve immediately
  

A bouquet of...

....cheerful courgette flowers picked up in the early morning from the kitchen garden!

These courgette flowers will be our appetizer this evening..

INGREDIENTS :

• 12/15 courgette flowers
• a can of beer
• 00 flour
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of pepper
• eggs
• sunflower oil or olive oil for frying

DIRECTIONS :

• Clean and dry courgette flowers
• In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, salt and pepper
• Add the flour and enough beer to make a batter the thickness of single cream
• Heat a large saucepan filled with oil
• Dip the courgette flowers in the batter then deep-fry for 2-3 minutes or until crisp and golden
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper
• Serve seasoned with salt