Crunchy Goat Cheese, Lemon and Thyme Balls

Method

1. Step 1

   Place the goats cheese, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine.

2. Step 2

   Take a large teaspoonful of the cheese mix and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining cheese mix. Place on a tray lined with baking paper.

3. Step 3

   Put the Fantastic Rice Crackers into a zip lock bag and using a rolling pin smash into a medium crumb.

4. Step 4

   Place the crumbs into a flat dish and mix with the thyme leaves.

5. Step 5

   Lightly beat the egg in another bowl.

6. Step 6

   Roll the cheese balls into the egg and then roll in the crumb mix to coat.

7. Step 7

   Put back onto the paper lined tray and refrigerate for 15 -20 minutes or until firm.

8. Step 8

   Heat some vegetable oil in a deep pan to approximately 170°C.

9. Step 9

   Deep fry the cheese balls until golden, just a couple of minutes and drain on paper towel.

10. Step 10

    Place on a serving plate and drizzle with warmed honey.

11. Step 11

    Garnish with extra thyme leaves.