method
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fat fryer to 190C/375F or 1/3rd fill a large pan with vegetable oil. To test if the oil is at the correct temperature, drop a small cube of bread in the oil. If it sizzles and turns golden, the oil is ready to use. (CAUTION: hot oil is very dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)
2. To make the chutney, sauté the fig, apple and pancetta in the olive oil for 3-4 minutes until tender.
3. Add all the other chutney ingredients and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
4. To make the deep-fried camembert, cut the camembert into 1cm/½in slices.
5. Blend the bread and herbs in a food processor to make breadcrumbs.
6. Dip the camembert in the flour, the egg white and then the breadcrumbs.
7. Deep fry the camembert for 2-3 minutes until golden. Do not fry for too long or the cheese will melt.
8. To make the wrapped camembert, wrap the cheese in the pancetta.
9. Bake in a hot oven for five minutes.
10. Sprinkle with the nuts and serve with the chutney.
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