Deep-Fried Pumpkin Cheese Cubes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (1 kg) fresh pumpkin
• 1/2 cup (50 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup (125g) bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup (60g) grated Romano cheese
• Salt (optional)
• Pepper (optional)
• Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

1. Slice pumpkin; remove the center and skin. Cut into 1-inch (3 cm) cubes. Sprinkle cubes with salt and pepper if desired.
2. Place flour on a plate. In a bowl blend bread crumbs and Romano cheese. Slightly beat eggs and milk in a second bowl.
3. Heat oil. Dip pumpkin cubes into the flour, covering them completely. Dip into egg mixture, then into cheese-bread mixture. Deep fry in hot oil 2 minutes or until golden.
4. Serve with salads or cheese dip.