Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 white sandwich bread slices
  • 120 g fresh mozzarella or buffalo mozzarella ( sliced)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 80 g flour
  • 80 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 250 ml vegetable frying oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon bechamel sauce
  • 2 ham slices

Instruction

  • Cut the crust off from the white sandwich bread slices.
  • Brush the bread with béchamel sauce for the Sicilian version, add a slice of ham for the roman way or leave it plain for the Neapolitan. Add 2 thick mozzarella slices (about 1-inch wide) and close the sandwich.
  • Arrange the flour in a bowl or plate, and dredge the mozzarella sandwich in until fully coated.
  • Beat the eggs and milk in another bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper. Coat the sandwich on all sides with the egg-wash until fully covered.
  • Arrange the breadcrumbs on a plate and coat the sandwich to fully seal the mozzarella inside and avoid leaks during frying process. Repeat the breading process if necessary.
  • Heat the oil a in a deep heavy sauce-pan. Add more oil if needed until is enough to deep-fry the sandwich.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F/ 170°C.
  • Gently fold the sandwich in and deep-fry 2 mins on each side, or until crispy and golden on both sides.
  • Transfer the sandwich on a plate covered with kitchen paper, allow to cool slightly and serve.