AppetizerSide Dish

Sciatt (Buckwheat Fritters)

Name: Sciatt (Buckwheat Fritters)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 150 g buckwheat flour; 50 g all-purpose flour; 200 ml beer; 1 tbsp grappa; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 200 g fontina cheese cut into 1.5 cm cubes; 500 ml vegetable oil for frying; 100 g salad greens

Sciatt are crispy, savory buckwheat fritters filled with molten cheese, a traditional appetizer from Italy's Valtellina region. They are typically served with a fresh salad to balance their richness. This recipe offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 520 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

150 gbuckwheat flour
50 gall-purpose flour
200 mlbeer
1 tbspgrappa
0.5 tspbaking powder
0.5 tspsalt
200 gfontina cheese, cut into 1.5 cm cubes
500 mlvegetable oil, for frying

for serving

100 gsalad greens

Equipment

slotted spoon · deep pot · paper towels · large bowl · whisk · kitchen thermometer

The method

Step by step

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
About 2 min
2
Gradually add the beer and grappa to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly until a smooth batter forms. The batter should be thick enough to coat the cheese cubes.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: If the batter is too thick, add a tiny bit more beer; if too thin, add a pinch more flour.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for even cooking and browning.
4
Dip each cheese cube into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
About 3 min
5
Carefully place a few battered cheese cubes into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Frying in batches helps maintain the oil temperature and prevents the fritters from sticking together.
6
Remove the sciatt with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
About 1 min
7
Serve the sciatt immediately with fresh salad greens on the side.
Cook’s note: The contrast of the warm, cheesy fritters with cool, crisp greens is classic.

Per serving

Nutrition

30%Score

Calories: 520.1kcal
Protein: 16.1g
Carbs: 40.5g
Fat: 29g
Fibre: 1.4g
Sugar: 0.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Sciatt are best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for a few minutes until crispy again.