Smažený sýr
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 Smažený sýr being fried in oil | |
| Alternative names | Vyprážaný syr |
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| Place of origin | Czech Republic and Slovakia |
| Main ingredients | Cheese, flour, eggs, bread crumbs |
Smažený sýr (Czech pronunciation: [ˈsmaʒɛniː ˈsiːr], Template:Lang-sk [ˈvipraːʒaniː ˈsir]; literally "fried cheese") is a Czech and Slovak cheese-based dish, widely spread in both countries, thanks to the former state of unification (see Czechoslovakia).
A slice of cheese (which is usually Edam, but can also be Hermelín (in the Czech Republic), Emmental (in Slovakia) or some other cheese) and about 1.5 cm in thickness, is breaded with flour, egg and bread crumbs 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. The dish may also be prepared with a thin slice of ham sandwiched between two slices of cheese.
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