Fried Provolone: Formaggio Fritto (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Fried Provolone: Formaggio Fritto (Mario Batali)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lb provolone or caciocavallo
  • flour , for dredging
  • 1 tsp dried oregano flowers
  • 1 garlic clove

Directions:

  1. Cut the cheese into 6 slices, each about 3/4-inch thick. Using your palms, press flour onto each side of each cheese slice, shaking off any extra and set the cheese slices aside.
  2. Brush the bread slices with a little olive oil and grill on both sides.
  3. In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Place the cheese in the pan in a single layer. Cook cheese until a brown crust develops. Turn the cheese over with a spatula and sprinkle with a pinch of oregano flowers. Cook for 2 minutes more. Drain some fat from he pan, add 1/4 cup white wine vinegar and let it flame. When the flames
  4. Subside, add another 1/4 cup vinegar and remove cheese to warm plates.
  5. Rub the grilled bread slices with the clove of garlic, add them to the platter, drizzle the platter with olive oil and sprinkle with more oregano.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 707.21 Kcal (2961 kJ)
Calories from fat 433.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.22g 74%
Cholesterol 104.31mg 35%
Sodium 1326.05mg 55%
Potassium 218.46mg 5%
Total Carbs 27.19g 9%
Sugars 17.52g 70%
Dietary Fiber 4.01g 16%
Protein 39.33g 79%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 21%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 1144.9mg 114%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 355.89 Kcal (1490 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.27g 74%
Cholesterol 52.49mg 35%
Sodium 667.31mg 55%
Potassium 109.93mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.68g 9%
Sugars 8.81g 70%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 16%
Protein 19.79g 79%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 21%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 576.2mg 114%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.4
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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