Cheese on a Stick

Name: Cheese on a Stick
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups pancake mix; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 large egg; Two 8-ounce blocks mozzarella, cut into 1/2-by-3-inch pieces; Marinara sauce, warmed, for serving

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min

Yield: 12 servings

Pieces of cheese on sticks, deep fried in batter, is a common snack at county fairs. A good tip for coating the cheese is to pour the batter into a tall glass and immerse the skewered cheese in the glass, covering it all at once, before frying.

Level: Intermediate

Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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Vegetable oil, for frying

2 cups pancake mix

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 large egg

Two 8-ounce blocks mozzarella, cut into 1/2-by-3-inch pieces

Marinara sauce, warmed, for serving

Directions

Special equipment:

12 bamboo or wooden chopsticks

Heat 2 inches of oil in a wide heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees F.
Meanwhile, combine the pancake mix, cornmeal and egg in a large bowl. Add 3 cups of water and stir until a thick batter forms. The batter should be thick but pourable; thin with a little more water if needed. Pour the batter into a glass tall enough to completely immerse the length of the cheese.
Skewer each piece of cheese on a bamboo or wooden chopstick.
To fry: In batches of three, dip the skewered cheese into the batter, ensuring each piece is covered completely. Slowly lower the cheese into the hot oil. Very quickly, flip the cheese over so all parts of the batter have a chance to set and begin cooking. Cook, flipping frequently, until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Serve warm with warm marinara sauce on the side.