Deep-Fried Pumpkin Cheese Cubes

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Deep-Fried Pumpkin Cheese Cubes

 

2 pounds (1 kg) fresh pumpkin

1/2 cup (50 g) flour

2 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

1 cup (125g) bread crumbs

1/2 cup (60g) grated Romano cheese

Salt (optional)

Pepper (optional)

Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

 

Slice pumpkin; remove the center and skin. Cut into 1-inch (3 cm) cubes.

Sprinkle cubes with salt and pepper if desired.

 

Place flour on a plate. In a bowl blend bread crumbs and Romano cheese.

Slightly beat eggs and milk in a second bowl.

 

Heat oil. Dip pumpkin cubes into the flour, covering them completely.

Dip into egg mixture, then into cheese-bread mixture.  Deep fry in hot

oil 2 minutes or until golden.

 

Serve with salads or cheese dip.