Ocvrti Sir — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Thick slices of cheese coated in breadcrumbs and fried until the exterior is shatteringly crisp and the interior is molten and stretchy.

Ingredients

1 Cut cheese into rectangular slices about 1cm thick and 8cm long.
2 Set up breading station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, breadcrumbs in the third.
3 Dredge each cheese slice in flour, dip in egg, then press into breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
4 Double-bread for extra crunch: dip again in egg and breadcrumbs.
5 Fry in hot oil (180°C/350°F) for 1-2 min per side until deep golden. Do not overcook or cheese will escape.
6 Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Did You Know?

Ocvrti sir is such a staple of Slovenian gostilna menus that it has been called the unofficial national appetizer.