Smažený Sýr

Golden crisp cheese with a molten center, tartar sauce and lemon for a true Czech pub classic.

Smažený Sýr

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs Hermelín
  • 80 g All Purpose Flour
  • 2 pcs Egg
  • 150 g Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 700 ml Sunflower Oil
  • 4 tbsp Tartar Sauce
  • 1 pcs Lemon
  • 1 tbsp Parsley

Method

  1. Set up three shallow bowls on the counter: {all_purpose_flour} seasoned with {kosher_salt} and {black_pepper}, beaten {egg}, and {breadcrumbs}. This keeps the coating even and helps seal in the melting {hermelin}.
  2. Pat {hermelin} dry so the crust adheres, then coat each piece in {all_purpose_flour}, {egg}, and {breadcrumbs}. Repeat the {egg} and {breadcrumbs} layer once more, pressing firmly for a tight shell that prevents leaks during frying.
  3. Refrigerate the breaded {hermelin} until the coating feels dry and set. This helps the crust stay intact when it hits the hot {sunflower_oil}.
  4. Heat {sunflower_oil} in a deep saucepan to medium-high heat until it reaches frying temperature. Lower in the chilled {hermelin} without crowding and fry until deeply golden and crisp on all sides, turning carefully so the center turns molten before the crust overbrowns.
  5. Serve the hot {hermelin} immediately with {tartar_sauce}, {lemon}, and a scatter of {parsley}. Squeeze over {lemon} at the table to brighten the rich fried cheese.