Fried Beef and Mozzarella Seasoned with Basil

Introduction
Mozzarella cheese melted from heat is perfect with the delicate flavor and tender texture of rich Wagyu. Spice up this combination with basil sauce.

Recommended Cuts:
Top Round | Knuckle

Ingredients

• 2 240g lean cuts of beef
• 1/2 anchovy
• 50g mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 egg
• Salt, pepper
• strong flour
• fine bread crumbs
• salad oil
• Basil

Directions

1. Tenderize beef with a meat mallet so it is 6-7mm thick. Season with salt and pepper, dust with string flour. Coat with beaten egg, bread crumbs and chopped basil.
2. Heat enough salad oil to immerse about 1/3 of the beef in a frying pan over daily high heat. Saute one side of the beef from step 1. When browned turn over. Discard oil and remove form heat. Cut the anchovy and mozzarella into small pieces add to beef. Cover and return to heat. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted.
3. Arrange on a dish and top with a generous amount lemon juice.