- Cast Iron Skillet: Durable and versatile cookware, ideal for frying cheese or other foods at high temperatures.
- Cheese Slicer: A simple tool used to slice mozzarella evenly, crucial for achieving the perfect thickness for frying.
- Oven Mitt: Protective gloves made from heat-resistant materials, essential for handling hot cookware safely.
- Cutting Board: A surface on which you can safely cut and prepare ingredients like arugula, prosciutto, or any additional garnishes without damaging your kitchen countertops.
- Mixing Bowls (2): Essential for mixing the fry batter if a coating is applied to the mozzarella slices before frying and for preparation of other components in advance.
- Whisk: Useful for blending ingredients together seamlessly, although not directly mentioned in the recipe, it's handy for various culinary tasks including making batters or dressings that could complement this dish.
- Paper Towels: To absorb excess oil from fried mozzarella slices and arrange them on a serving plate without becoming greasy themselves.
- Cheese Grater (optional): Useful for grating cheese, though this recipe doesn't explicitly call for it; however, some variations or additional ingredients might require finely grated mozzarella.
2 bunches arugula (3/4 pound total),coarse stems discarded
5 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (8 to 12 slices)
1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed and torn into large pieces
1/3 cup brine-cured black olives
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large egg whites
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
About 2 cups olive oil for frying
1 pound salted fresh mozzarella, cut into 4 thick slices (without rounded ends)
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