New York City Street Food - Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella sticks are elongated pieces of battered or breaded mozzarella. Mozzarella sticks are a popular finger food, and may be served with tomato or marinara sauce, as well as plum sauce, jalapeño jelly, barbecue sauce, honey mustard sauce, and ranch dressing. Cheeses other than mozzarella are also fried, including provolone, Ashdubh, Edam, cheddar, and American. Mozzarella sticks with raspberry sauce are part of the regional cuisine of New York s Capital District. Once fried, the batter outside is lightly crispy while the cheese inside is melted and takes on a gooey consistency.