Chef Yoshimi Hidaka recreates a taste of Naples. Introducing hot and crispy fritters made by coating small mozzarella balls in breadcrumbs. The secret to the coating and frying technique results in a melt-in-your-mouth cheese that's an exquisite appetizer. Enjoy authentic Italian flavors easily at home.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (2 servings)

  • Mozzarella (Bocconcini) 12 pieces
  • All-purpose flour (for coating) (to taste)
  • Eggs 2
  • Breadcrumbs (fine) (to taste)
  • Frying oil (for deep frying) (to taste)

Seasonings

  • Salt (to taste)

Steps

  1. Prepare for coating the `12 pieces of Mozzarella (Bocconcini)` by having `fine breadcrumbs (to taste)` ready. **Tip:** It's best to finely chop regular dry breadcrumbs using a food processor or a plastic bag.
  2. Firmly coat the `mozzarella` with `all-purpose flour (to taste)`. If the mozzarella is very soft, you can apply the `flour` twice.
  3. In a bowl, beat `2 eggs` and add a `small amount of all-purpose flour`. Mix lightly until the egg mixture thickens slightly to create the batter. **Tip:** Adding thickness to the egg mixture helps the coating adhere well.
  4. Dip the `mozzarella` coated in `flour` into the egg mixture, letting any excess batter drip off lightly.
  5. Coat the `mozzarella` that has been dipped in batter with `breadcrumbs`, pressing firmly. **Tip:** Similar to foie gras croquettes, it's crucial to apply a thick layer of breadcrumbs to prevent the cheese from melting out.
  6. Heat the frying oil to `190°C (375°F)`. **Tip:** Frying at a high temperature cooks the outside quickly, while the residual heat cooks the inside, making it less likely for the cheese to leak out.
  7. Add the `mozzarella` to the hot `frying oil` in batches and fry for a short time until the surface turns golden brown.
  8. Remove the fried `mozzarella` from the oil and allow the residual heat to cook the inside thoroughly.
  9. Lightly sprinkle `salt (to taste)` over the fried `Mozzarella Fritto`. **Tip:** Since mozzarella itself has a mild saltiness, adjust the taste with salt.

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