Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Heat the Milk and Coca-Cola: In a large pot, pour in 1.5 liters of milk and 0.5 liters of Coca-Cola. Stir the mixture gently and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Keep an eye on it, stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching.
- Add Lemon Juice: Once the milk mixture starts to boil, add the juice of 1 lemon and stir well. The acid from the lemon will cause the milk to curdle, separating into curds (solid cheese) and whey (liquid).
- Strain the Cheese: Once the milk has fully curdled and you see clear separation, remove the pot from the heat. Using a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer, carefully pour the mixture into the strainer to separate the curds from the whey. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow all the liquid to drain out.
- Season with Salt: After the curds have drained, transfer them to a mixing bowl and season with salt to taste. You now have fresh, homemade cheese! Set it aside while you prepare the sandwich.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 200 ml of milk, and 20g of sugar until fully combined. The sugar adds a hint of sweetness that balances the tanginess of the cheese.
- Add Lemon Zest: Grate the zest of 1 lemon and stir it into the mixture. The lemon zest adds a fresh, citrusy note that complements both the cheese and the French toast.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Take two slices of bread and spread a generous amount of your homemade cheese on one slice. Place the second slice of bread on top to form a sandwich. Repeat this process to make as many sandwiches as needed.
- Dip in the Batter: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of vegetable oil to coat the bottom. Dip each sandwich into the prepared French toast batter, making sure to soak both sides of the bread well.
- Fry the Sandwiches: Place the dipped sandwiches in the heated pan and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to fry them in batches depending on the size of your frying pan.
- Drain Excess Oil: Once the sandwiches are fried, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve Hot: Serve the homemade cheese and French toast sandwiches hot. You can garnish them with extra lemon zest or a drizzle of honey for added sweetness.
