Fried Goat Cheese with Mint

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Fried Goat Cheese with Mint

 

1 log of goat cheese, 12 ozs, well chilled

flour for coating

1 egg, well beaten with 1/4 tsp.dried thyme and a grating of fresh nutmeg

vegetable oil for frying

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar

1 tbsp. olive oil

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

 

Slice the cheese into 1/2 inch rounds. Dredge with flour, dip into the egg

mixture, and dredge with flour again. This may be done ahead, and the cheese

rounds refrigerated until ready to cook. Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over

high heat until very hot. Carefully fry the cheese, a few at a time, until

golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine the onion, vinegar,

olive oil, salt, pepper, and mint in a small bowl and toss to combine. Place a

small bed of the mint mixture on each plate and top with the fried cheese.

Serves 5.

 

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