Fried mozzarella sticks

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 eggs
• 50 ml water
• 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
• n. B. Mixed herbs (e.g. oregano, basil, parsley), dried
• ½ tsp garlic salt
• 100 g flour
• some cornstarch
• Oil for frying
• 3 balls of mozzarella, in brine

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 2 minutes; Total time approx. 32 minutes

Mix the eggs and water in one bowl. In a second bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the herbs and garlic salt. In a third, combine the flour and cornstarch. Dry the cheese thoroughly and cut into thick sticks. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to approximately 190°C. Coat the cheese first in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumbs, and finally in a little flour. Then, deep-fry for approximately 30 seconds. Serve with a tomato dip.