Cuisinart CDF-100 manual Deep Fried Sage Prosciutto Ricotta Balls, Goat Cheese Ravioli

Deep Fried Sage &

Prosciutto Ricotta Balls

Makes 2½ cups to make about 20 balls

2cups whole milk ricotta cheese,

drained if there is visible whey

½cup freshly grated Asiago cheese

2 ounces finely chopped prosciutto*

1 large egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

15-20 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped

1 clove minced garlic

½teaspoon kosher salt

¼teaspoon freshly ground pepper flour for dusting

2eggs, beaten until smooth with 1 egg white 1½ cups fine panko breadcrumbs

pure olive oil for frying (do not use extra virgin)

Place ricotta, Asiago, prosciutto, one egg, parsley, sage, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir and mix until completely blended. Shape into balls about the size of a walnut, about 1½ to 2 tablespoons each. Chill until ready to continue.

Fill Cuisinart™ Deep Fryer with pure olive oil to the maximum line. Preheat to 360°F. Lightly dust the ricotta balls with flour. Dip into the egg mixture, then roll in the panko to coat. When oil is 360°F, lower the basket into the oil. Gently add the coated ricotta balls to the oil and cook until golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 4 minutes, turning as needed. Take care when turning not to break the crust. When golden and crispy, lift the basket and let drain. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on layered paper towels. Serve hot. May be served alone or with a warm marinara sauce.

This filling may also be used to make Deep Fried Ravioli.

*Trim excess fat if very fatty. Roll, slice into thin ribbons, then chop ribbons fine.

Note: This recipe makes a great filling for fried ravioli. Simply follow the assembly directions from Goat Cheese ravioli, following.

Goat Cheese Ravioli

Makes about 10 ravioli

4ounces chèvre

4ounces zucchini, small dice

2teaspoons extra virgin olive oil pinch kosher salt

½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 20 wonton wrappers

water and cornstarch for sealing wontons

Crumble chèvre in a mixing bowl and reserve.

Place a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and zucchini and sauté gently over medium heat until the edges are golden, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and add to chèvre with the chopped thyme and salt and combine well with a spoon.

Prepare work area equipped with small bowl of water and pastry brush, small bowl of cornstarch, large plate or cutting board dusted with cornstarch, package of wonton wrappers*, and ravioli filling. On a clean surface, line up 3 to 6 wonton wrappers at a time. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the middle of each wrapper. Brush the edges of the wrapper with water. Then place another wrapper on top, lining up the edges. Press edges together with your fingers to completely seal the ravioli. Using a fork, press the tines around the edges of the ravioli to further create a seal.

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