Attention all cheese Lovers! Brace yourselves for a cheesy escapade straight from the heart of Czech cuisine – Fried Cheese, also known as "Smažený Sýr"! Get ready to embark on a journey of crispy, gooey goodness that'll leave you craving for more!

We asked Nicolas from DKZ Travel what his favourite food from Prague Czech Republic was and Smažený Sýr - Fried Cheese it was. 

Lets get into the mood to cook this cheesy goodness. Set your speakers to Symfonie č. 9 e moll « Z nového světa The emotions this song brings forward really enhance this delicious food. 

Ingredients Smažený Sýr - Fried Cheese:

• 400g of your favorite cheese (the most common choice of Czechs is Eidam (Edam) or Gouda with a fat content of up to 30 %.)
• 2 cups breadcrumbs (the crispy coat for our cheese stars)
• 2 eggs (the binding agents that bring it all together)
•  1 cup all-purpose flour (the secret to a golden exterior)
• Vegetable oil for frying (the magic elixir for achieving that perfect crunch)

How to Prepare Smažený Sýr - Fried Cheese

1. Begin by setting up your cheese assembly line – think of it as a cheese red carpet event! Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Your cheese is about to become a star!
2. Take your favorite cheese and coat it in the flour, giving it a gentle shake to remove any excess. It's like giving your cheese a pre-fry pep talk!
3. Dip the flour-coated cheese into the beaten eggs, ensuring it gets a good egg bath. This step is all about making sure your cheese is ready to shine in the frying spotlight!
4. Roll your cheese star in the breadcrumbs until it's thoroughly coated. It's like dressing your cheese in the finest breadcrumb couture!
5. Heat up a skillet with vegetable oil – we're turning up the heat for a cheese-frying extravaganza! Fry the coated cheese until it's golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 2-3 minutes per side. It's like giving your cheese a sizzling red carpet debut!
6. Gently place your fried cheese on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil. It's time for your cheese to take a bow and bask in its crispy glory!
7. Serve your Fried Cheese – Smažený Sýr masterpiece with a side of laughter and maybe a cheeky dipping sauce. After all, good food is meant to be enjoyed with good company and a dash of humor!

Useful Tips:

• You don’t need to go to a restaurant to enjoy fried cheese, it’s often served as a street food – "smažený sýr v housce" (fried cheese in a bun).
• Tartar Sauce is the typical dipping sauce served with smažený sýr.

Congratulations, you've just elevated your cheese game to legendary status! 

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