Cheese Sticks

 

    Cheese sticks are just basically processed cheese wrapped in a spring roll. They are chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours before being deep-fried, which helps them become crispy and ensures the cheese inside melts evenly. They are quite popular, especially among students who often grab them right after classes or when school ends.

Ingredients:

1. 1 bar of Eden cheese, cut into sticks
2. 1 cup all-purpose flour
3. 2 large eggs, beaten
4. 1 cup bread crumbs
5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
6. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
7. 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
8. Canola Oil for frying
9. Mayonnaise with Ketchup for dipping sauce

Procedure:

1. Cut the cheese into stick-sized pieces if you're not using pre-cut cheese sticks.
2. In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour.
3. In a second bowl, beat the eggs.
4. In a third bowl, mix the bread crumbs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
5. Coat each cheese stick in flour, shaking off any excess.
6. Dip the floured cheese stick into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's fully coated.
7. Roll the cheese stick in the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
8. For a thicker coating, you can repeat the egg and bread crumb steps.
9. Place the breaded cheese sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes. This helps the breading stick and prevents the cheese from melting too quickly when frying.
10. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
11. Fry the cheese sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
12. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
13. Serve hot with mayonnaise mix with Ketchup for dipping sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Rating:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Cheese sticks are crispy as well. The authentic cheese sticks (sliced cheese and wrapped in lumpia wrapper) taste great and salty all at once, as it can be seasoned with cheese powder or any flavors you want.