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1 pound fresh mozzarella that can be sliced into shapes Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 avocado, mashed Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon fresh ground cumin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon chopped green chiles (mild) Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
1 rind grated of lime Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups panko bread crumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon each of the following fresh chopped herbs- mint, flat leaf parsley, scallions, and chives Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
oil for skillet Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup plain Greek yogurt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 mashed avocado Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup chopped English cucumber Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon mild green chiles Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon ground cumin Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Slice the mozzarella into bit size pieces. An inch square is a good size, or a bit larger.
Ask a question about this stepMix the beaten egg with 1/2 c. yogurt, half an avocado, half the rind of a lime, green chiles, cumin, salt, and pepper in one bowl.
Ask a question about this stepIn another bowl mix the panko crumbs with other half of the lime rind, the chopped fresh herbs, salt and pepper.
Ask a question about this stepDip and coat the mozzarella morsels with the egg, yogurt, and avocado mixture.
Ask a question about this stepNext roll the coated morsels into the panko mixture, trying to retain a generous coat.
Ask a question about this stepHeat a good vegetable oil (grapeseed oil works well here) coating the entire bottom of a skillet.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the coated morsels into the skillet, making sure you hear a definite sizzle upon contact. Quickly brown and serve.
Ask a question about this stepServe with chopped cucumbers, mixed together with yogurt, mashed avocado, chopped fresh herbs, cumin, green chiles, salt, pepper, and fresh herb garnish.
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Merrill is a co-founder of food52.
This photo is not very flattering, but these make a wonderful appetizer.