Smažený sýr (Czech pronunciation: [ˈsmaʒɛniː ˈsiːr]) or vyprážaný syr (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋipraːʐaniː ˈsir]) – both meaning "fried cheese" – is a Czech and Slovak cheese-based dish that is widely consumed in both countries of the former state of Czechoslovakia. It is a common street food in both countries and is popular among students as an inexpensive staple in school canteens.
 Smažený sýr as served in an Olomouc restaurant | |
| Alternative names | vyprážaný syr, smažák |
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| Place of origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Main ingredients | Cheese, flour, eggs, bread crumbs |
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A slice of cheese about 1.5 cm (0.6 in) thick is first breaded with flour, egg, and bread crumbs and then fried either in a pan or deep-fat fryer. It is typically served with tartar sauce or mayonnaise, and is often served accompanied by bread and potatoes (fries or boiled potatoes). The cheese most commonly used is Edam; Gouda and Emmental might be used as well (especially in better restaurants). When Hermelín (or Camembert), or Olomoucké tvarůžky is used, the dish is no longer called Smažený sýr but rather Smažený hermelín/Smažená Niva/Smažené tvarůžky.
It is similar to the Italian mozzarella in carrozza. The dish may also be prepared with a thin slice of ham inserted between two slices of cheese; in Czech fast food outlets, it is often served in the form of a sandwich – in something similar to a hamburger bun.[citation needed]
See also
- Fried cheese
- List of street foods
References
- Kraig, B.; Sen, C.T. (2013). Street Food Around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-59884-955-4. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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Smazeny syr Czech pronunciation ˈsmaʒɛniː ˈsiːr or vyprazany syr Slovak pronunciation ˈʋipraːʐaniː ˈsir both meaning fried cheese is a Czech and Slovak cheese based dish that is widely consumed in both countries of the former state of Czechoslovakia It is a common street food in both countries and is popular among students as an inexpensive staple in school canteens Smazeny syrSmazeny syr as served in an Olomouc restaurantAlternative namesvyprazany syr smazakPlace of originCzechoslovakiaMain ingredientsCheese flour eggs bread crumbs Media Smazeny syrFried Gruyere Swiss cheese served with tartar sauce and side salad A slice of cheese about 1 5 cm 0 6 in thick is first breaded with flour egg and bread crumbs and then fried either in a pan or deep fat fryer It is typically served with tartar sauce or mayonnaise and is often served accompanied by bread and potatoes fries or boiled potatoes The cheese most commonly used is Edam Gouda and Emmental might be used as well especially in better restaurants When Hermelin or Camembert or Olomoucke tvaruzky is used the dish is no longer called Smazeny syr but rather Smazeny hermelin Smazena Niva Smazene tvaruzky It is similar to the Italian mozzarella in carrozza The dish may also be prepared with a thin slice of ham inserted between two slices of cheese in Czech fast food outlets it is often served in the form of a sandwich in something similar to a hamburger bun citation needed See alsoFried cheese List of street foodsReferencesKraig B Sen C T 2013 Street Food Around the World An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture ABC CLIO p 109 ISBN 978 1 59884 955 4 Retrieved March 27 2018 This cheese related article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte This Czech cuisine related article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte This Slovak cuisine related article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte
