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Fried Edam Cheese with Homemade Fries

Fried Edam Cheese with Homemade Fries

Name: Fried Edam Cheese with Homemade Fries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 600 g edam cheese; 3 pcs eggs; 1.2 kg potatoes; plain flour; breadcrumbs; salt; ground pepper; rapeseed oil

Jakub SýkoraFriedCzech Cuisine x se líbilo

Fried Edam cheese with homemade fries is one of those meals that vanishes from the table before anyone asks for seconds. Golden Edam hides a molten, stretchy center under a double coating, and the breadcrumb crust shatters with every bite. You fry the potatoes at home in two stages, so they turn crisp outside and stay soft within. A simple pinch of salt makes them taste better than any takeout. Put this honest lunch or dinner on the table for the whole family and watch it disappear.

Příprava: 30min

Vaření: 35min

CELKOVÝ ČAS: 1h 5min

Step by step process

Homemade Fries

1
First, get the homemade fries ready. They belong with any good fried Edam cheese. Peel the potatoes and cut them into sticks about 1 × 1 cm thick. Rinse them well in cold water to wash off the excess starch that would otherwise make them soggy. Then soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes. Pat them fully dry with a clean towel so they don't splatter in the hot oil.
2
Heat a generous amount of oil to 150°C in a pot or deep fryer. Fry the potatoes in small batches. Give them 4-5 minutes, until tender but still pale. Lift them out with a slotted spoon onto paper towels and let them drain for 10 minutes.
3
Before serving, raise the oil temperature to 180°C. Fry the fries again for 2-3 minutes. They should turn golden and crispy outside and stay soft inside. Salt them lightly right after frying and serve hot.

Preparing the Cheese

4
Cut the Edam cheese into thick slices, about 1.5 cm. Pat them dry with a paper towel so the coating sticks well. Set up three bowls. Fill one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs seasoned with salt and pepper, and one with breadcrumbs.
5
Coat each cheese slice first in flour, then in egg, and finally in breadcrumbs. Press the crumbs on firmly. For extra protection, repeat the whole breading once more for a double coating. Chill the coated slices in the fridge for at least 10 minutes, or briefly in the freezer. This firms up the crust and lowers the risk of leaking cheese while it fries.

Frying the Cheese

6
Heat canola oil in a deep pan or small pot to 170-175°C. It should reach at least halfway up the cheese slices. Add the coated cheese in small batches. Fry for about 1.5-2 minutes on each side, until evenly golden. Keep an eye on the temperature so it doesn't drop too low.
7
Remove the fried cheese with a slotted spoon and let it drain on paper towels. Serve right away. The crust should still be crispy and the middle molten.

Serving

8
Serve fried Edam cheese right away with the freshly made homemade fries. It pairs perfectly with tartar sauce or a fresh vegetable salad. For a lift, add a lemon wedge and a spoonful of cranberry sauce to the plate. They cut through the richness and brighten every bite.