Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yields
20 pieces
These crispy frittis are the perfect balance of cheesy and ooey-gooey. Every single bite is incredible.
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ingredients
Basil Verde
100
gram basil
75
gram capers
4
cloves garlic
125
millilitre red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
500
millilitre extra virgin olive oil
Bocconcini & Assembly
500
millilitre cherry bocconcini, drained
2
pinches salt, to marinate the bocconcini
1
cup (225 mL) flour
6
eggs
Panko breadcrumbs
Fresh basil leaves, fried
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directions
Step 1
Combine all ingredients together and blend until smooth.
Step 2
In separate bowls add flour, panko and egg mixture.
Step 3
Bread the bocconcini in the flour bowl first, then into the egg mixture, then finally into the breadcrumb bowl. Continue until all the bocconcini are coated.
Step 4
At medium heat, heat up oil and fry bocconcini for no more than 2 minutes or until ready. Alternatively, bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 350ºF degrees.
Step 5
Garnish 5 bocconcini fritti with basil verde and one large fried basil leaf.