Italian Fried Mozzarella Sandwich Food

MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA (FRIED MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES)

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, then beat in the garlic, season with salt and pepper and beat again to combine. In another shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Top 4 slices of white bread with a single mozzarella slice apiece, and trim the cheese as needed to avoid overhang. Top with the remaining 4 slices of white bread and press down gently.
• Dip both sides and all the edges of a sandwich in the egg to coat fully, followed by the bread crumbs. Place on a large plate and transfer to the refrigerator to firm up while you continue to work, then repeat with the other sandwiches.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/4-inch olive oil over medium heat. See if the oil is ready by dropping a few bread crumbs in; they should bubble gently. Working in batches as needed, fry each sandwich, turning once with a slotted spatula or a fork, until the outsides and edges are golden brown and the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt, halve diagonally, and serve.

MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA (FRIED MOZZARELLA SANDWICH)

Steps:

• Cut the crust off from the white sandwich bread slices.
• Brush the bread with béchamel sauce for the Sicilian version, add a slice of ham for the roman way or leave it plain for the Neapolitan. Add 2 thick mozzarella slices (about 1-inch wide) and close the sandwich.
• Arrange the flour in a bowl or plate, and dredge the mozzarella sandwich in until fully coated.
• Beat the eggs and milk in another bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper. Coat the sandwich on all sides with the egg-wash until fully covered.
• Arrange the breadcrumbs on a plate and coat the sandwich to fully seal the mozzarella inside and avoid leaks during frying process. Repeat the breading process if necessary.
• Heat the oil a in a deep heavy sauce-pan. Add more oil if needed until is enough to deep-fry the sandwich.
• Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F/ 170°C.
• Gently fold the sandwich in and deep-fry 2 mins on each side, or until crispy and golden on both sides.
• Transfer the sandwich on a plate covered with kitchen paper, allow to cool slightly and serve.

FRIED MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Beat together eggs, salt, pepper and milk.
• Make 4 sandwiches of the Mozzarella and stale bread.
• Dip sandwiches into egg mixture.
• Press edges together.
• Heat oil to high heat.
• Fry sandwiches on both sides until golden brown.
• Drain and serve immediately.

SPEDINO (FRIED MOZZARELLA SANDWICH)

Steps:

• Sandwich the cheese equally between 2 bread slices (add any of the additions). Season to taste. Lightly brush the milk on both sides of the sandwich. Dip briefly in flour and remove excess. Place sandwiches in egg and allow egg to soak in. Press edges of sandwiches together to seal. Heat oil in a large saute pan and add sandwiches. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain.