Sirene Pane

Ingredients

• 400 g Bulgarian sirene, in thick slabs
• 2 pieces eggs
• 80 g plain flour
• 120 g fine breadcrumbs
• 300 ml sunflower oil, for frying
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 pieces lemon wedges

Steps

1. 1
   Cut the sirene into slabs about 1.5 cm thick. Thinner than that and it collapses in the pan.
2. 2
   Pat each slab completely dry with kitchen paper — surface moisture makes the coating slide off.
3. 3
   Set out flour, beaten egg seasoned with pepper, and breadcrumbs in three dishes.
4. 4
   Coat each slab in flour, then egg, then crumbs, then egg and crumbs a second time. The double coat is what contains the cheese.
5. 5
   Chill the breaded slabs for 20 minutes to set the crust.
6. 6
   Fry in hot oil for about 1 minute per side, until golden. Any longer and the cheese escapes.
7. 7
   Drain briefly on paper and serve immediately with lemon.