Smažený sýr

Smažený sýr being fried in oil

Smažený sýr (Czech pronunciation: [ˈsmaʒɛniː ˈsiːr]) (literally "fried cheese") is a Czech and Slovak cheese-based dish.

A slice of cheese, usually Edam (Czech: Eidam) and about 1.5 cm in thickness, is breaded with flour, egg and breadcrumbs and fried either in a pan or in a deep fryer. It is often served with a side salad, potatoes (fries or boiled potatoes), and typically with tartar sauce (or mayonnaise). In Czech fast food outlets it can be also prepared in the form of a sandwich, i.e. between two slices of bread, usually something similar to a hamburger bun. The usual complement is tartar sauce (Czech: tatarská omáčka).

External links

• Smažený sýr recipe adapted for a North American kitchen