Quick recipe finder Deep-fried camembert with red pepper sauce

Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

Serves

Serves 1

Dietary

Vegetarian

By James Tanner From Ready Steady Cook

Ingredients

• 50g/1¾oz breadcrumbs
• handful fresh thyme, chopped
• handful fresh tarragon, chopped
• 1 free-range egg, beaten
• 100g/3½oz Camembert, cut into triangles
• oil for deep frying

For the sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ Romero pepper, sliced
• pinch chilli flakes
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 35g/1¼oz breadcrumbs

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs together with the herbs.

2. Dip the Camembert into the egg and then place into the herbed crumb.

3. Heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan. (CAUTION: Hot oil can be very dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)

4. When the oil is hot deep-fry the breaded Camembert for 2-3 minutes or until crisp and golden. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.

5. For the sauce, sauté the pepper, chilli flakes, garlic and breadcrumbs for 2-4 minutes or until softened. Blend in a food processor until smooth. You may need some water to loosen it.

6. Serve the deep fried cheese with the red pepper sauce.