Universal Cheese Batter
Universal cheese batter – an easy-to-prepare mixture for fish, meat, seafood, and vegetables that gives a crispy golden crust.
Updated : 18 March, 2026
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
3 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
1
Eggs
40 grams
Any type of cheese
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. I recommend using homemade mayonnaise. That way you will know exactly what it is made of. Store-bought mayonnaise contains many additives, and it is also highly undesirable to subject it to heat treatment. Use large eggs, preferably home-raised, or at least size L. Home-raised eggs usually have a bright orange yolk, which will give the finished dish a beautiful golden color.
Step 2
Crack the egg into a bowl.
Step 3
Add salt. If you like, at this stage you can also add your favorite dried herbs or seasonings to the batter. Ground chili will add heat, dried garlic will add a distinctive aroma, and thyme and rosemary will add a piquant note.
Step 4
Mix the egg with a fork.
Step 5
Add the mayonnaise. If you prefer, you can replace it with sour cream.
Step 6
At this stage, it is very important to mix the mixture well, because mayonnaise tends to form lumps, so stir very thoroughly until smooth.
Step 7
Grate the cheese and add it to the batter. You can use any kind of cheese you like: all hard and semi-hard cheeses will work, as well as mozzarella and even blue cheese. Mix again until smooth. If you wish, you can also add chopped fresh herbs to the batter: dill, parsley, cilantro, green onion, and so on.
Step 8
Dip small pieces of fish, meat, or vegetables into the batter so that it sticks tightly to the surface on all sides.
Step 9
Place the battered pieces into well-heated oil.
Step 10
Fry until crisp.
Step 11
This batter is very easy to make, and fish, vegetables, and meat cooked in it turn out very crispy and pleasantly golden in color. Enjoy your meal!
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