Baked And Fried Vermicelli Cheese Fritters

Ingredients

• 6 ounces cooked vermicelli
• 1.5 ounces bread crumbs
• 2 ounces grated cheese
• 1 egg
• 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 1 ounce butter for frying

Method

1. 1 Mix vermicelli, bread crumbs, cheese, egg yolk, curry powder, salt, and pepper thoroughly.
2. 2 Beat the egg white to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the mixture.
3. 3 Press the mixture into a greased pie dish and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until set.
4. 4 Allow the baked block to cool completely.
5. 5 Cut into squares or stamp out shapes, then fry in butter until brown.
6. 6 Serve hot or cold.