Smazeny Syr (Czech Fried Cheese with Tartare Sauce)
Thick slabs of Edam in a crunchy breadcrumb coat, fried until the middle is molten. Pub food classic in Prague.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.05 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1042kcal
- 68.1gcarbs
- 11gof which sugars
- 70.1gfat
- 29.9gsaturates
- 36.1gprotein
- 7.5gfibre
- 2.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and keep warm.
15 min - 2
Stir the mayonnaise with the gherkins, capers, lemon juice and parsley for the tartare sauce. Chill until needed.
- 3
Set out three plates: flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs. Dip each slab of cheese in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, then back into the egg and breadcrumbs again for a thick coat. Press well so there are no gaps.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan to a medium high heat. Test with a pinch of breadcrumbs, which should sizzle at once.
- 5
Fry the cheese for 2 minutes on each side until deep golden. Do not leave it longer or the cheese will leak out. Drain on kitchen paper.
4 min - 6
Serve straight away with the potatoes, tartare sauce and lemon wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
