Cascaval Pane ( Transylvanian Fried Cheese)

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb provolone cheese (Cascaval is the more authentic; if you can find it, by all means use it)
• 2 eggs, beaten with
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 seasoned bread crumbs (I actually use plain Progresso and add lots of garlic powder)
• 1-2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• romaine lettuce leaf, to serve

Directions

1. 1

   Slice the cheese into 1-1/2 inch squares that are 1/2 inch thick.

2. 2

   Dip first into the beaten egg mixture, then into the seasoned bread crumbs (I find that a"double dipping" of each works the best; after the first dip in the bread crumbs, repeat the process again).

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep skillet until it"shimmers".

4. 4

   Fry cheese until golden brown on both sides and a little soft (this does not take very long, and do not completely melt cheese).

5. 5

   When you turn over the cheese the first time, the crust may fall apart from the cheese; just pat it back on, it will melt back together.

6. 6

   To serve, immediately put each cheese square on a lettuce leaf.