Sausages and mozzarella on sticks coated in a yeasted batter and panko, fried crisp and finished with sugar and sauces. This pesto version is finished with fresh basil and pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Ready in about 45 minutes.
Prep 30 min Cook 15 min Serves 8 Medium
Ingredients
🫙Vegetable Oilfor frying
🧀Mozzarella Cheese200 g block, in sticks
🌿Fresh Basil1 cup
🥚Eggs1
🧀Milk3/4 cup, warm
🌾All-Purpose Flour1 1/2 cups
🫙Sugar2 tbsp
🍗Italian Sausage4 hot dogs or sausages, halved
🫙Pine Nuts2 tbsp
🌾Panko Breadcrumbs2 cups
🍞Active Dry Yeast1 tsp
Optional extras
🧀Parmesan Cheese1/4 cup
🫙Ketchupto serve
Instructions
1
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, warm milk and egg into a thick batter; let it rise 45 minutes.
2
Thread sausage and mozzarella pieces onto skewers.
3
Coat each skewer in batter, then roll in panko.
4
Fry at 175°C for 3–4 minutes until deep golden.
5
Roll in sugar and drizzle with ketchup and mustard.
6
Blend basil, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil into a quick pesto and spoon it over.
Chef's tip
The batter should be very thick; twirl the skewer while coating.
