These tasty little fried ricotta balls would make a fabulous party appetiser.
Ingredients
- 500g ricotta, drained
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp chives, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1 egg
- olive oil spray
Method
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Step 1Preheat oven to 180C fan-forced. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
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Step 2Place ricotta in a bowl with parmesan, chives and 1 cup breadcrumbs. Season with plenty of salt and pepper. Mix well. Form into 18 small balls.
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Step 3Toast remaining panko in a dry frypan over medium heat, tossing and stirring, until golden. Place in a shallow bowl. Place flour in another bowl and egg, beaten, in a third bowl.
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Step 4Toss each ricotta ball in the flour, then the egg, then the toasted breadcrumbs. Place on prepared oven tray. Spray with olive oil. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden and crispy.
Recipe Notes
These would be delicious served with a tangy, fruity dipping sauce - tomato relish, plum jam etc.
Keep an eye on them in the oven - they will burst if left too long.
You can use whatever herbs you like - parsley or dill would be delicious, and you can even use dried herbs.
By all means deep-fry them if you like, but they are just as crispy oven-baked, especially if you toast the breadcrumbs first.
Recipe and photo by Greer Worsley.
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