Homemade Recipes

Ingredients:

1 cup white rice flour 

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional) or

1 teaspoon chili powder (optional) and/or

1/4 teaspoon cumin 

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) and/or 

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 

2 large egg yolks 

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional) 

3/4 cup sparkling water 

20 Mozzarella sticks 

Oil, for deep-frying 

Method:

In a medium bowl, whisk the white rice flour, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and if using, Parmesan cheese, together. 

Add the egg yolks and sparkling water to the dry ingredients (add more water if using Parmesan), and whisk until the batter becomes creamy. Set it aside for 10 minutes to allow the gritty rice grains to soften. If it thickens too much add additional sparkling water. 

In a deep-fryer or heavy skillet, preheat enough oil cover the cheese sticks to 375°F. 

Using metal tongs, dip a cheese stick into the batter and dip into the oil, without letting go. After a few seconds drop the cheese stick into the oil. You want the batter to cook long enough to prevent sticking to the bottom of the fryer/pan. 

Repeat this process with a few more, whatever amounts comfortably fits into your pan/fryer. Fry until golden brown, about 4 - 5 minutes. 

Using tongs, remove the cheese sticks, allowing any excess oil to drip into the pan. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat this process with the remaining cheese sticks.