Where does Czech fried cheese come from?

Czech fried cheese — country of origin: Czechia.

What is Czech fried cheese made of?

Cheese, flour, egg, breadcrumbs.

Which allergens does Czech fried cheese contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

How do you pronounce Czech fried cheese?

Smažený sýr (Czech) is pronounced /ˈsmaʒɛniː siːr/.

Czech fried cheese

Smažený sýrPronunciation (IPA) /ˈsmaʒɛniː siːr/

A thick slice of mild cheese coated in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden, usually served with potato salad and tartar sauce in Czech pubs.

Also known as: Smažený sýr · Fried cheese

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Egg

Contains eggs and egg products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Smažený sýr is a slice of cheese coated in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until golden. It is a common pub dish in the Czech Republic, usually ordered as a main course with potato salad and tartar sauce. The coating is the same flour, egg and breadcrumb method used for schnitzel, but the filling is cheese rather than meat.

What it really is

A thick slice of mild cheese, usually Edam, is dipped in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then fried in a shallow layer of hot oil until the coating turns golden. The crust must hold, because a torn coating lets the cheese run into the pan. Inside, the cheese softens and stretches but should still hold its shape when cut.

It is a single thick slice, not a thin cheese stick, so the coating is the only thing holding the cheese together while it cooks.

How it's served

Hot from the pan, with a crisp golden coating and soft cheese inside.
With potato salad on the side, the usual pub pairing.
With tartar sauce served on the side, and eaten with a knife and fork.

Name the cheese, such as Edam, and say that the dish is fried, not baked.
Flag wheat in the flour and breadcrumbs, eggs in the coating, and milk from the cheese.
If tartar sauce is served, flag eggs and mustard too, since it is usually made with both. Mustard is a declarable allergen.
State the frying oil, because guests with dietary needs will ask.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Czech fried cheese?: A thick slice of mild cheese coated in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden, usually served with potato salad and tartar sauce in Czech pubs.
Where does Czech fried cheese come from?: Czech fried cheese — country of origin: Czechia.
What is Czech fried cheese made of?: Cheese, flour, egg, breadcrumbs.
Which allergens does Czech fried cheese contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
What is Czech fried cheese also known as?: Smažený sýr, Fried cheese.
How do you pronounce Czech fried cheese?: Smažený sýr (Czech) is pronounced /ˈsmaʒɛniː siːr/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.