Hungarian-Style Breaded Cheese Sticks (Rántott Sajt)

 Ingredients

500 g semi-hard cheese (Edam, Gouda, or Trappist cheese)

100 g all-purpose flour

2 eggs

150 g breadcrumbs

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Oil, for frying

Instructions

Prepare the cheese: Cut the cheese into thick sticks, about 2–3 cm wide.

Set up the coating: Put flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, salt, and pepper in a third.

Coat the cheese: Dip each cheese stick in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. For a crispier coating, repeat the egg and breadcrumb layers once more.

Chill: Place the coated cheese in the freezer for about 20–30 minutes. This helps prevent the cheese from melting too quickly.

Fry: Heat oil to about 175°C (350°F). Fry the cheese sticks for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Drain: Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serving

Serve hot with tartar sauce, garlic sauce, or sour cream, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Hungarian name: Rántott Sajt — Hungarian Breaded

Fried Cheese. 🇭🇺