Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Leek Bites with Panko, Fresh Goat Cheese and Ají Dulce Confiture

Ingredients for 12 units
4 leeks rinsed and cut into -inch long cylinders
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs
Coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
4-5 tablespoons crumbled fresh goat cheese
3-4 tablespoons of ají dulce (sweet pepper) confiture

Preparation
Put the leeks gin a pot with a strainer. Add about 2 inches of water and cook covered over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes.

Dry the leeks on paper towels.

In a pan over medium heat, add the oil for frying.

In a bowl put the eggs with salt and pepper and stir.

In another bowl put the panko.

Roll the leeks one by one in the egg and then in panko to coat all over.

Fry the leeks, three at a time for about 30-40 seconds per side.

Once the leeks are golden brown, transfer them to absorbent paper towels.

Plate the leeks and sprinkle goat cheese on top and add the ají dulce confiture.