Filipino Cheese Sticks
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside—these cheese sticks are wrapped in spring roll wrappers, fried to golden perfection, and served with a creamy, tangy dipping sauce. Ingredients For the Cheese Sticks: * Mozzarella cheese (or cheese sticks, quartered) * Spring roll wrappers * Cheese powder (popcorn seasoning) Cornstarch Slurry (for sealing): * 1 tsp cornstarch * 2 tsp water Mayo-Ketchup Sauce: * ½ cup ketchup * ½ cup mayonnaise Instructions 1. Cut mozzarella into thin sticks. If using pre-packaged cheese sticks, cut them into quarters. 2. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry for sealing. 3. Place a piece of cheese near the edge of a spring roll wrapper. Fold the sides in and roll tightly. Seal the edge with the slurry. 4. In a bowl, mix ketchup and mayonnaise to make the dipping sauce. 5. Fry the cheese sticks in hot oil at 400°F (204°C) for 2–3 minutes or until golden and crispy. 6. While hot, sprinkle with cheese powder for extra flavor. 7. Ser...