FRIED BOCCONCINI WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

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Little nuggets of fresh mozzarella cheese, known as bocconcini, are breaded and deep-fried, then paired with a piquant tomato sauce for dipping. Adapted from chef Nate Apleman of SPQR via Williams Sonoma.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 50 bocconcini

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for frying
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 lbs mozzarella bocconcini (about 50 pieces)
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is soft but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  • Preheat an oven to 200°F.
  • Drain the cheese from its liquid. Place the cheese on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Put the egg mixture, flour and bread crumbs in separate wide, shallow bowls.
  • Roll the cheese in the flour, dip into the egg mixture and coat with the bread crumbs, shaking off the excess after each step. Then bread each piece of cheese again.
  • In a large, deep sauté pan over medium-high heat, pour in olive oil to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 350°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden, about 2 minutes. (Or follow the directions of your deep fryer.) Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season the fried cheese with salt and black pepper. Place the cheese on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining cheese.
  • Let the fried cheese cool for at least 7 minutes before serving. Serve with the warm tomato sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.4, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 218.4, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.4

Samiur Rahman Alif
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The bocconcini is crispy and the sauce is flavorful.


Bishwanath Kewat
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy bocconcini and the spicy sauce.


Abdullah Kingdom
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The bocconcini is so crispy and the sauce is so flavorful.


Dan Heins
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I'm not a fan of bocconcini, but I loved this dish! The crispy coating and spicy sauce made all the difference.


Haji Azad
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.


Vtec Van der westhuizen
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I've never made fried bocconcini before, but this recipe made it easy. The bocconcini turned out perfectly crispy and the sauce was delicious.


Moh'd Duchi
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This dish is a bit messy to make, but it's worth it! The crispy bocconcini and spicy sauce are to die for.


Caroline Edet
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The sauce had just the right amount of heat.


ryan arrigo
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


didarubi channel
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Marlene Jacobo
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I love the crispy texture of the bocconcini and the spicy sauce is the perfect complement.


Daria Nangala
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lincoln Mafa
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great appetizer or main course.


Ann Mbaire
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The sauce is what really makes this dish. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of spice.


Ayush Sooklaul
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I was a bit skeptical about frying the bocconcini, but it turned out amazing! The crispy coating was the perfect complement to the gooey cheese inside.


Op Emon
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of crispy bocconcini and spicy tomato sauce. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Carmen Cintron
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the crispy bocconcini and the spicy tomato sauce.


Kenechukwu Augustine
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used a little less chili pepper than called for, as I don't like things too spicy, and it was perfect. The sauce was flavorful and the bocconcini was cooked to perfection.


Michael Agbedam
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This fried bocconcini with spicy tomato sauce was an absolute hit! The bocconcini was crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again!


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