Fried Goats Cheese & Fig Salad
Fried Goats Cheese is what dreams are made of!
This recipe is the perfect salad to serve when you are entertaining, as I can guarantee your guests will be asking for the recipe!
The crispy, but soft on the inside warm goats cheese pairs perfectly with the sweet figs. Served on a bed of fresh rocket and crunchy almond flakes with a balsamic glaze - need I say more?!
Every ingredient in this salad goes so well together and is the perfect side salad!
Prep Time: 10min + 30 min freezing time
Cooking Time: 10min
Serves: 4 as a side
Ingredients:
1 roll of goats cheese
1/4 cup plain flour
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs whisked
4-5 figs
Vegetable oil for frying
1 pack of rocket
Flaked almonds
Balsamic glaze
Method:
Freeze the goats cheese for 30 mins prior to cutting it up
Whisk the eggs and place the flour and panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls
Cut the goats cheese into thick rounds - about 1-2cm
Toss them in the flour, and then the egg and the bread crumbs. Set aside - place in the freezer whilst the oil heats up.
Heat a shallow amount of oil in a pan over a medium/high heat
Fry the goats cheese until they are golden on each side
Toast the almonds for a few mins in a pan over a high heat until they start to brown
Meanwhile, arrange the rocket on a plate and add halved figs. Top with the almonds
Drizzle the balsamic glaze all over
Top with the goats cheese
Serve and enjoy!
