Spiedini Alla Romana

Serves: 5

Mohammad Wiegand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

38

Spice

36

Sweetness

49

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Milk

1

Salt

4 cloves

Garlic (crushed)

Directions:

1

Heat the oven to 200 degrees F

2

In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup olive oil and enough vegetable oil to reach a depth of 1-inch

3

Meanwhile, prepare the sandwiches: Place 1 slice of bread on work surface

4

Top with 2 slices mozzarella

5

Cover with a second slice of bread

6

Repeat with remaining bread and cheese to make a 4-layer sandwich

7

Place a 10-inch skewer through the center of each sandwich quarter

8

With a serrated knife, gently remove the crusts and discard

9

Cut sandwich between skewers into 4 equal quarters

10

Combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper

11

Whisk, and pour into a shallow baking dish

12

Dredge sandwich quarters in flour and shake off excess

13

Dip in egg mixture turning to coat on all sides

14

Transfer immediately to hot oil

15

Fry, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides

16

Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm

17

In a medium skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat

18

Add garlic and cook until golden

19

Add anchovies and cook stirring until they almost disintegrate

20

Stir in white wine, lemon juice, and capers

21

Bring to a vigorous boil and continue to boil until reduced by 1/2

22

Stir parsley into reduced sauce

23

Remove skewers from sandwiches and serve with sauce spooned lightly over sandwiches

24

Garnish with parsley sprigs