Fried Mozzarella Sandwich Skewers

Name: Fried Mozzarella Sandwich Skewers
Yield: makes 8 appetizer servings
Ingredients: 16 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted lightly; 1 1/2 pounds mozzarella di bufala, or any freshly made mozzarella, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 quart vegetable oil, or as needed; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon salt; Pinch ground black pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 8 anchovy fillets, chopped coarsely; 3 tablespoons small capers in brine, drained; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup Vegetable Stock (page 76) or water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

December 9, 2011

We made this dish at Ristorante Buonavia in the early 1970s with white bread. Now I find I like the flavor and texture of wheat bread, and I like it even more if the bread is lightly toasted before you put the sandwiches together.Vegetable stock is nice here—it cuts the acidity of the white wine without adding a definitive flavor. If you don’t have vegetable stock, use water or, if you want to add a richer flavor, chicken stock.

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