Vegetarian Batter-Fried Mozzarella

Very yummy. From the book "The Higher Taste" and they are verrry good. I've never been big on vegetarian, but these are worth it.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb mozzarella cheese (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
•  flour (for coating)
• 1  cup buttermilk
•  seasoned dry bread crumb (for coating)
•  oil (for deep frying) or  ghee (for deep frying)
•  basil leaves (for garnishing)

Directions

1. Coat the cheese in flour, dip into the buttermilk, then into the bread crumbs. Repeat this process.
2. Deep fry cubes a few at a time in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
3. Serve hot garnished w/ basil leaves.
4. This can also be serve w/ a sweet and sour sauce, or tomato chutney (also a posted recipe.).