Fried Bread Triangles

INGREDIENTS

• 12 slices sandwich bread
• 2 eggs
• 120g (2 cups) breadcrumbs
• 30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ white onion, chopped
• 1 potato, cut into small cubes
• ½ carrot, cut into small cubes
• ½ tbsp bouillon powder
• 2 leeks, sliced
• Salt and pepper
• 150g (1 cup) mozzarella, shredded

METHOD

1. Cut the crust of sandwich bread slices and roll them out. Trim the edges to make a square.

2. In a medium pan, heat some vegetable oil and cook potatoes, carrots, and onion together for 10 minutes. Season with salt and bouillon. Add scallions and garlic. Stir well.

3. Brush two edges of the bread slice with some water and pinch them together forming a pocket.

4. Fill the pocket with cheese and vegetables. Brush the free edge of the bread slice with some more water and pinch it covering the filling.

5. Dir bread triangles in whisked egg and cover with breadcrumbs. Freeze for 10 minutes.

6. Cook in preheated oil for 5 minutes or until golden.