Japanese Crispy Fermented Mozzarella
A unique and savory fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors. This crispy fermented mozzarella is perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz fermented mozzarellaat room temperature
- ●1 cup crunchypeanut or rice flour for coating
- ●2 tbsp halal soy saucefor marinating
- ●2 tbsp mirinsweet Japanese cooking wine
- ●1 tsp sesame oilfor brushing
- ●1/4 cup green onionschopped for garnish
- ●1 tsp toasted sesame seedsfor garnish
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut the fermented mozzarella into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
In a shallow dish, mix together the halal soy sauce and mirin.
- 3
Dip each cube of mozzarella into the soy sauce mixture, coating completely.
- 4
Then, roll the coated mozzarella in the crunchy coating until evenly covered.
- 5
Heat about 1/2 inch of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
When the oil is hot, add a few of the coated mozzarella cubes to the skillet (do not overcrowd).
- 7
Fry the mozzarella until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Remove the fried mozzarella from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 9
Repeat the frying process with the remaining mozzarella cubes.
- 10
Serve the crispy fermented mozzarella hot, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!