Pistachio Crusted Fried Feta

Ingredients:

• 1, 8-ounce block of feta
• 2 tbsp, all-purpose flour
• 1, large egg
• 3 tbsp, shelled pistachios - finely chopped
• 3 tbsp, Panko
• salt & pepper
• pinch of red pepper flakes - optional
• honey - We used Summerset Farms Black Sage Honey
• 1/4 cup, il Fustino Basil Olive Oil

Directions:

Set up three plates for coating your feta. Sprinkle your flour onto the first plate.

For the second plate, beat the egg until combined and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

On the third plate, combine finely chopped pistachios and panko and thoroughly mix.

Pat feta block dry with a clean tea towel. Gently cover all sides in all-purpose flour. Then place in the egg wash and finally coat in the panko and pistachio mixture.

Heat Basil Olive Oil in a small pan over medium high heat. Once oil is heated through ass the crusted feta block and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Use a spoon to pour some of the hot oil over the sides of the feta block.

Remove from oil and place gently on a serving plate. If using, top with red pepper flakes. Then add a generous drizzle of honey. 

Serve with toasted slices of ciabatta.