Plumcake with vegetables and Edam
- Easy
- 50 min
- Kcal 443
Crispy Edam is like a little party in your mouth. Really, it is. A fun twist on the usual appetizers, it brings that Dutch cheese magic right into your snack hour. Imagine biting into a stick and hitting that golden, crunchy coating. Super tasty. Then, you get to the creamy, tender Edamer cheese inside. It's got a salty bite that pairs perfectly with the slightly spicy breading, making each bite a little adventure.
People usually think of sweet snacks on a stick, but, honestly, here’s something way more exciting for your next get-together. The way the cheese melts and stretches when you pull it apart totally steals the show at any laid-back hangout. Crispy edamame gets people talking, especially when you line it up with mozzarella sticks, cacio fritto, or even those mini fried mozz balls—seriously good.
It’s a nice mix of classic bites and that bold Dutch cheese, perfect for that share-and-eat vibe. Next time you’re planning a party with friends, tossing in roasted edamame or some baked edamame is a move nobody regrets. Trust me. These cheese sticks fit right in with the tradition of standing around, grabbing a bite, and chatting, but with a little international flair.
The coating? Well, it's got a crispy snap and a touch of extra flavor from the spices, so you get more than just cheese—it’s got a punch that stands out next to your usual appetizers. People dig the way these snacks go from melty inside to crunchy outside, really turning a basic cheese into something fun and unexpected. For sure.
Stack them on a plate with some fried cheeses and you’ve got a line-up that covers everyone’s snack cravings, from fans of oven-roasted edamame to folks who swear by a more classic, cheese bite. So... Whether you’re all about plant-based snacks or you just want to switch things up, crispy edam brings together the best of both worlds—crispy, cheesy, and totally built for sharing. Really really awesome.
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To make the crispy Edam, first cut the cheese block into 8 cubes measuring 1.5x1.5 inches and 0.75 inches thick 1. Skewer each cube with a stick 2, with the given quantities, you'll obtain 8 pieces 3.
In a bowl, pour the all-purpose flour 4 and cornmeal 5, and add the baking soda 6.
Season with chili pepper 7 and salt 8. At this point, pour in the milk 9 while stirring with a whisk.
Add the whole egg 10 and the oil and mix again to blend the batter 11. On a tray, pour the coarsely ground breadcrumbs. Everything is ready for the breading: dip a skewer into the batter 12.
Then roll it in the breadcrumbs 13 to coat it entirely 14. Once you're done breading the skewers, place them on a tray 15.
Heat the seed oil in a tall saucepan, and when it reaches 302°F, immerse one skewer at a time 16, frying for a few minutes, just enough time to brown the breading. Once cooked, drain the crispy Edam skewers on a tray lined with absorbent paper 17 and serve them hot and stringy 18.