Deep-fried Feta Cheese With Cranberry Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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/content/deep-fried_feta_cheese_cranberry_sauce Ingredients:
2 blocks of feta cheese (1/2 lb / 225g each) |
ca. 11/2 cups / 150g bread crumbs |
3 eggs |
vegetable oil for deep-frying |
12 oz / 350g fresh cranberries |
2 oz / 60g fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin slices |
1/2 cup / 100g sugar |
1/8 tsp salt |
1/2 cup / 125ml port |
1/2 cup / 125ml water |
zest of 1 orange |
parsley as garnish |
Directions:
1. 1.Lightly whisk the eggs
2. 2.Cut the Feta chese into 1/2 in / ca. 1cm thick slices
3. 3.Bread the cheese slices by first covering them with egg and then dredging them in the breadcrumbs. Repeat 1-2 times until the cheese is well covered with breading. Set aside.
4. 4.Set heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar and cook until lightly browned.
5. 5.Add sliced ginger. Cook until it starts to soften.
6. 6.Add cranberries and salt, cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7.Add water and port wine. Cover and cook until the cranberry sauce is thick and smooth. Reduce heat after a few minutes.
8. 8.If the sauce is getting too thick, add a bit of water
9. 9.Deep-fry the feta cheese pieces until golden brown.
10. 10.Serve the deep-fried breaded feta topped with cranberry sauce and fresh parsley
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