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Manchego And Membrillo

Course : Italian
Source: Mario Batali
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

10 ounces manchego cheese -- cut 1/2 inch-thick rectangles -- each 3 inch by 1 inch

10 ounces membrillo -- (quince paste), cut 1/2 inch-thick rectangles -- each 3 inch by 1 inch

2 large eggs -- beaten

1/2 cup hazelnuts -- chopped very fine

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

10 ounces manchego cheese -- cut 1/2 inch-thick rectangles -- each 3 inch by 1 inch

10 ounces membrillo -- (quince paste), cut 1/2 inch-thick rectangles -- each 3 inch by 1 inch

2 large eggs -- beaten

1/2 cup hazelnuts -- chopped very fine

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation / Directions:

Dip cheese and quince paste into beaten egg and then into chopped nuts. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch sauté pan until smoking. Cook cheese and quince paste in oil until golden brown on one side, about 40 to 50 seconds. Turn and repeat, then remove to paper towel to drain. Serve hot. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A31)

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