Manchego cubes with paprika salsa

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 bell peppers, red and yellow
• 2 spring onions
• 1 small zucchini
• 1 small onion(s), red
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• Sugar
• 4 tbsp olive oil, good quality
• 3 slice(s) white bread or toast without crust, for the breading
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 egg(s)
• 3 tbsp cream
• 400 g cheese (Manchego cheese)
• Oil (frying oil)

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 50 minutes

Wash and trim the vegetables. Finely dice the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onions, and thinly slice the spring onions. Combine the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar, then whisk in the olive oil. Mix with the vegetables and let stand for at least 1 hour. Make crumbs from the white bread and mix with the flour. Whisk together the egg and cream and season with a little salt and pepper. Cut the cheese into cubes, approximately 2x2cm. Dip them first in the egg, then in the bread and flour mixture. Heat the oil in a large saucepan to approximately 180°C (350°F). Fry the cheese cubes until golden brown on all sides. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Serve the cheese cubes with the paprika salsa. This is great for preparing when guests are coming or for a quick dinner. Manchego is a Spanish sheep’s milk cheese and a classic among Spanish cheeses.