Puertoricancheesefritters Recipes

PUERTO RICAN CHEESE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Beat the eggs, milk and sugar together in a large bowl.
• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into another bowl.
• Mix the flour into the egg mixture just enough to moisten all the ingredients and bring the batter together. Do not overmix.
• Fold in the cheese.
• Heat oil for deep frying to 350-365°.
• Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
• Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and repeat with the rest of the batter.

EDAM CHEESE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Bring the milk to almost boiling point with onion, bay leaf and cloves.
• Cover and allow to cool.
• Remove Onion, bay leaf and cloves.
• Bring back to boiling point.
• Add semolina and stir over a medium / gentle heat until the mixture becomes stiff and difficult to stir.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese and mustard.
• Pour into a greased dish and spread out to a thickness of about 1 - 1 and 1/2 cm.
• Allow to cool.
• Cut into squares. I find that it makes 12 squares.
• Dip into beaten egg and then roll in breadcrumbs.
• Fry gently in a good quality oil. I prefer Virgin Olive Oil.
• Serve with a fresh green salad and mashed potatoes and tomato sauce or ketchup.
• NB: The quantity of cheese can be adjusted. Reducing the amount of cheese and adding a couple of tbsps of Parmesan works well.

CHEESE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Bring the water and butter to a boil in a thick bottomed pan. Remove from heat.
• Add the flour, beating it in with a wooden spoon.
• Return to a gentle heat, and mix well, until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Gradually add the eggs, beating well. Add the cheese and seasonings.
• Using a spoon, scoop walnut sized pieces of mixture and deep fry in hot fat (185 degrees), or use two spoons and 'quenelle' them into cigar shapes by transferring from one spoon to another.
• Allow to cook for approx 10 minutes. Drain and serve with an added sprinkling of parmesan.