Cheese Curds Recipe
Beer battered cheese curds drizzled with house-made poblano ranch.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Curds
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Poblano Ranch
In a bowl, combine the roasted and chopped poblano pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and lime juice. Mix well until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
- 2
Prepare the Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually pour in the beer, whisking until a smooth batter forms.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Cheese Curds
Dip the cheese curds into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated. Carefully drop them into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve
Plate the beer-battered cheese curds and drizzle the house-made poblano ranch over the top. Serve immediately.