Light bites / RICETTI
Fried Maltese cheeselets
Breadcrumb-coated cheeselets fried to a crisp crust.
◷ 25 min / 4 servings
Method
- Pat cheeselets dry. Season flour with pepper.
- Coat each cheeselet in flour, egg and then breadcrumbs.
- Chill for 10 minutes to help the coating set.
- Shallow-fry over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and hot through. Serve with lemon.
✳ From the kitchen
Very wet cheeselets will not hold together when fried.
Tradition reference
Maltese traditional dishes · historical recipe collection ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.