A carrozza, also referred to as mozzarella in carrozza ( lit. 'mozzarella in a carriage'), [1] [2] is a type of fried cheese sandwich or pastry in Italian cuisine. It is prepared by coating a mozzarella cheese sandwich in egg and flour, and frying it. It is a popular dish in the Campania region of Italy and in areas of New York City. Mozzarella fritta is a variation of the dish that consists of battered cheese, without any bread.
Preparation
The carrozza is prepared with mozzarella cheese, an egg wash and bread slices. [3] [4] It can be prepared with various breads, such as Italian bread and sandwich loaf, among others. [3] [5] The bread crust is sometimes removed before it is fried, [3] [6] and the bread can be slightly toasted before the sandwich is fried. [7] Preparation involves assembling the sandwich, dredging it in egg wash, dipping it in flour, then pan or deep frying it. [3] Bread crumbs are sometimes used to coat the sandwich. [2] [8] Olive oil is typically used for frying the carrozza. [3] Additional ingredients are sometimes used, such as ham, anchovies, eggplant, green tomatoes and basil. [9] [1] After being cooked, it has a crisp or crunchy texture. [10] It can be served as an antipasto dish. [6]
By region
The carrozza is a street food and popular dish in Campania, [1] [11] a region in southern Italy. Buffalo mozzarella, which is prepared using the milk from the Italian Mediterranean Buffalo, is typically used in Campania to prepare the sandwich. [12]
It is also a popular dish in Italian-American restaurants in the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, and the Bronx Boroughs of New York City, where it is sometimes cooked by deep frying. [8]
Variations
A variation of the carrozza is mozzarella fritta ( lit. 'fried mozzarella'), which is simply the battered and fried cheese without the bread. [3]
See also
- List of cheese dishes
- List of sandwiches
- List of street foods
- Frico – dish from northeast Italy, consisting mainly of heated cheese and other ingredients
- Smažený sýr – Czech and Slovak dish, consisting mainly of fried cheese
- Arancini
References
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- ^ "Mozzarella en Carrozza (Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches) Recipe by Mario Batali - The Chew". ABC. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Rolnick, G.; Peterson, C. (2014). Carmine's Celebrates: Classic Italian Recipes for Everyday Feasts. St. Martin's Press. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-4668-3723-2. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ "Mozzarrella en carrozza is better than fried sticks of cheese". miamiherald. July 7, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Sietsema, Robert (October 9, 2012). "Mozzarella in Carrozza, Italian or Italian-American?". Village Voice. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Ray, R. (2015). Everyone Is Italian on Sunday. Atria non fiction original trade. Atria Books. p. 61. ISBN 978-1-4767-6607-2. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Hirsheimer, C.; Hamilton, M. (2011). Buon Appetito: A Taste of Italy. Canal House Cooking. Canal House. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-4804-1956-8. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Facaros, D.; Pauls, M. (2004). Italy. Cadogan Guides Italy. Cadogan Guides. p. 61. ISBN 978-1-86011-113-6. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
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