Method

Pre-heat oil a deep fat fryer or pour 6cm deep in a saucepan to 170°C.

In 1 bowl add flour, in another bowl add beaten egg, & in another add breadcrumbs with garlic salt & pepper, then mix together, dust cheese stick in the flour, then in the beaten egg then coat cheese stick in breadcrumb mixture, repeat until all done.

Make the tomato dip, place onion & olive oil in a saucepan over a med heat, stir & cook onion until soft, then add garlic & cook for a one more minute, the add basil stalks stir & cook for 30 sec, then add passata, sugar, tomato puree, sugar, salt & pepper, bring to a simmer & cook for 5 mins stirring all the time, when done blend sauce with a stick/hand blender or liquidiser to smooth.

Next fry cheese sticks in batches for about a minute or until golden brown, keep warm on a baking tray on kitchen paper in a low oven, serve with dip, best eaten warm.