Smoked Czech Smažený Sýr with Tartare Sauce

Name: Smoked Czech Smažený Sýr with Tartare Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 500g smoked Edam cheese; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 2 cups breadcrumbs; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 tablespoons pickle relish; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper

A Crispy Delicacy with a Smoky Twist

Experience the traditional Czech smažený sýr — fried cheese — with an irresistible smoky flavor, paired perfectly with a creamy tartare sauce.

1 h 20 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Smoked Cheese

500g smoked Edam cheese

Cut into 1-inch thick slices

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 large eggs

Beaten

2 cups breadcrumbs

Seasoned with salt and pepper

For the Tartare Sauce

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon capers

Finely chopped

2 tablespoons pickle relish

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper

To taste

Preparation

Marinating the Cheese

Freeze the cheese slices

Cut the smoked cheese into 1-inch thick slices and freeze for at least 30 minutes.

Ensure the cheese is well frozen before breading to prevent it from melting too quickly during frying.

Prepare the breading station

Set up three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.

Bread the cheese slices

Dredge the frozen cheese slices in flour, dip them into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.

Make sure cheese is thoroughly coated to prevent leaking during frying.

Preparing the Tartare Sauce

Combine the ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, capers, pickle relish, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.

Season and chill

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then chill the sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Cooking Process

Fry the cheese

Carefully fry breaded cheese in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on all sides.

Drain and rest

Place fried cheese on a paper towel to absorb excess oil and let rest.

Finalize the sauce

Stir the tartare sauce to ensure ingredients are well combined before serving.

Plating & Serving