Italian
Fried Anchovies Stuffed With Mortadella And Fior Di Latte
by Chef Max Mariola · 1.1M subscribers on YouTube
Crunchy fried anchovies stuffed with creamy fior di latte and savory mortadella, coated in homemade breadcrumbs. A perfect Italian appetizer or snack, served with lemon zest for a fresh touch.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
10 items- Alici (Acciughe)Fresh anchovies, whole
- MortadellaSliced or in pieces
- Fior Di Latte (o Mozzarella)Fresh fior di latte or buffalo mozzarella
- FlourFor the batter
- WaterFor the batter
- Panco (Fiocchi Di Pane)Homemade breadcrumbs (panko-style)
- Olio Di Semi (per Friggere)Vegetable oil for frying
- SaltTo taste
- Limone (Scorza o Succo)(optional) — Fresh lemon zest or juice, optional
- Zucchini(optional) — Side dish, sliced into strips and fried the same way
Method
- Prepare a light batter by mixing a small amount of flour with water until smooth and thin – it should act as a glue for the breadcrumbs.
- Clean the anchovies: remove the head, open the fish, pull out the spine with your thumb, keep the tail attached. Check freshness: bright red gills and firm flesh.
- Cut the fior di latte (or mozzarella) into small sticks.
- Stuff each anchovy with a piece of fior di latte and a piece of mortadella. Close the fish and press gently.
- Dip the stuffed anchovy into the batter, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs (panco or fiocchi di pane). Press firmly to seal.
- Heat oil in a pan to medium heat (level 6 out of 10). Fry the anchovies in batches of 2–3, a few minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of salt and fresh lemon zest (or lemon juice if desired). Optionally, fry zucchini strips the same way as a side dish.
Chef Max Mariola
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