Crème frite au fromage (Fried Cheese Cream)

Origin: Paris, France

Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix 100 grammes of flour, 50 grammes of crème de riz, 3 eggs and 2 yolks.
  2. Dilute with half a litre of milk and season with salt, cayenne and nutmeg.
  3. Bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes over full heat, stirring without ceasing.
  4. Add 123 grammes of grated Gruyère.
  5. Spread the composition on a buttered tray and let it cool.
  6. Cut it into elongated lozenges.
  7. Bread the lozenges with egg and with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Gruyère.
  8. Fry at the moment and arrange on a napkin.

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