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A '''frico''', known in America as a '''cheese crisp''', is an Italian food, typical of [[Friuli]], which consists of a wafer of shredded [[cheese]] with a bit of [[flour]], baked or fried until crisp. Common cheeses include [[Parmigiano-Reggiano|Parmesan]], [[Mozzarella]], or [[Montasio]]. Frico is often used as garnish for soups or stews <ref>[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-cheese-crisps.htm "What are Cheese Crisps?" Wise Geek |
A '''frico''', known in America as a '''cheese crisp''', is an Italian food, typical of [[Friuli]], which consists of a wafer of shredded [[cheese]] with a bit of [[flour]], baked or fried until crisp. Common cheeses include [[Parmigiano-Reggiano|Parmesan]], [[Mozzarella]], or [[Montasio]]. Frico is often used as garnish for soups or stews <ref>[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-cheese-crisps.htm "What are Cheese Crisps?"] Wise Geek</ref>. |
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Fricos are not difficult to make <ref name=make> [http://italianfood.about.com/library/weekly/aa110301.htm How to make a frico]</ref> and can be shaped into baskets or bowls which can make for a very interesting way of serving foods or salads that aren't too moist.<ref name=basket> [http://italianfood.about.com/od/cheesedishes/ss/aa010207.htm Making a frico basket]</ref> |
Fricos are not difficult to make <ref name=make> [http://italianfood.about.com/library/weekly/aa110301.htm How to make a frico]</ref> and can be shaped into baskets or bowls which can make for a very interesting way of serving foods or salads that aren't too moist.<ref name=basket> [http://italianfood.about.com/od/cheesedishes/ss/aa010207.htm Making a frico basket]</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:34, 1 October 2010
A frico, known in America as a cheese crisp, is an Italian food, typical of Friuli, which consists of a wafer of shredded cheese with a bit of flour, baked or fried until crisp. Common cheeses include Parmesan, Mozzarella, or Montasio. Frico is often used as garnish for soups or stews [1].
Fricos are not difficult to make [2] and can be shaped into baskets or bowls which can make for a very interesting way of serving foods or salads that aren't too moist.[3]