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 or red cabbage, 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