FRIED BOCCONCINI WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
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
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
TOMATO AND BOCCONCINI CAPRESE
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the red and yellow tomatoes into quarters, and using a paring knife cut the skin away. Cut the quarters into 1-inch pieces. Scatter the cut tomatoes and currant tomatoes over a platter. Distribute the mozzarella balls between the tomato pieces. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with basil and season with salt and pepper.
TOMATO AND BOCCONCINI SALAD
A very quick and pretty dish - the colors of the Italian flag. Can be made with either very fresh mozzarella or bocconcini (fresh mini mozzarellas). My mom used to make this all the time. I don't personally use the salt, but I do like lots of freshly ground pepper on mine. I also like this with oregano. Feel free to experiment! Posted for ZWT 2006.
Provided by Annisette
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice the tomatoes into twelve 1/2-inch slices.
- Slice the bocconcini into twenty-four 1/2-inch slices.
- Arrange the tomato slices on a serving plate, alternating them with 2 slices of bocconcini. Place the basil leaves between the bocconcini slices.
- Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with basil and season with salt and lots of fresh ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 362.7, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 13.8
DEEP-FRIED BOCCONCINI WITH SPICY TOMATO AND GARLIC CHUTNEY
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 4h11m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the bocconcini: Drain the bocconcini and pat dry with paper towels. Put on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to dry in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Put the flour in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put the eggs in a second medium bowl and the bread crumbs in a third medium bowl. Coat the bocconcini in flour and then dip into the eggs. Roll the bocconcini in the bread crumbs until coated. Dip the coated bocconcini, again, in the eggs and then coat with bread crumbs. Freeze the breaded bocconcini for 20 minutes.
- For the chutney: In a blender, combine the garlic, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, cumin and pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour into a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 45 to 55 minutes. Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently break up the tomatoes as they begin to soften during cooking. Season with salt, to taste. Let the chutney cool to room temperature, about 35 minutes. Place in a serving bowl.
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 1 to 2 minutes.) In batches, fry the bocconcini until golden brown, about 15 to 20 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
- Arrange the bocconcini on a platter and serve the chutney alongside as an accompaniment.
BOCCONCINI SALAD
You can substitute slices of mozzarella in this recipe if you can't find bocconcini, just make sure it's freshly made.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice each of the cherry tomatoes in half and toss in a bowl with the bocconcini, herbs, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Serve on a platter with herb leaves.
MARINATED BOCCONCINI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 pints
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To each mason jar add 3 basil leaves, 3 thyme sprigs, 1 sprig fresh rosemary, 1 clove garlic, a pinch red pepper flakes and salt, to taste. Fill the jar half way up with extra-virgin olive oil and add 10 to 12 drained boccocini balls. Top off with more extra-virgin olive oil. Cover and seal the jar. Repeat with the other 3 jars. Turn the jars over several times to incorporate the flavors. Refrigerate for 3 at least days before serving. Lasts for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
SPICY CANDIED BACON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 12 pieces of candied bacon
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 1/2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) and spread on a plate. Coat one 12-ounce package thick-cut bacon in the sugar mixture, pressing each slice on both sides to adhere.
- Lay the bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 325˚ F, rotating the pan and flipping the bacon halfway through, until the bacon is dark brown and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds on both sides, then let cool completely to harden.
TOMATO AND MARINATED BABY BOCCONCINI APPETIZERS
Great simple finger food. Perfect with pre-dinner drinks or for a cocktail party. No cooking required. Simple and elegant. Please note that the majority of the oil counted in the nutrition panel is discarded as the marinade.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 16 pieces, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the oil, vinegar and basil in a medium bowl. Add the cheese and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain cheese and discard the marinade.
- Wrap each cheese in a piece of rocket.(The larger rocket leaves work best ). Place on top of a tomato half and spear with a toothpick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 537.1, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 19.1
DEEP-FRIED BOCCONCINI WITH SPICY TOMATO AND GARLIC CHUTNEY
Make and share this Deep-Fried Bocconcini With Spicy Tomato and Garlic Chutney recipe from Food.com.
Provided by eLLe-ious
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 3h53m
Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the bocconcini: Drain the bocconcini and pat dry with paper towels. Put on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to dry in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Put the flour in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put the eggs in a second medium bowl and the bread crumbs in a third medium bowl. Coat the bocconcini in flour and then dip into the eggs. Roll the bocconcini in the bread crumbs until coated. Dip the coated bocconcini, again, in the eggs and then coat with bread crumbs. Freeze the breaded bocconcini for 20 minutes.
- For the chutney: In a blender, combine the garlic, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, cumin and pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour into a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 45 to 55 minutes. Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently break up the tomatoes as they begin to soften during cooking. Season with salt, to taste. Let the chutney cool to room temperature, about 35 minutes. Place in a serving bowl.
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 1 to 2 minutes.) In batches, fry the bocconcini until golden brown, about 15 to 20 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
- Arrange the bocconcini on a platter and serve the chutney alongside as an accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 868.6, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 231.2, Sodium 2041.8, Carbohydrate 90, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 16, Protein 43
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