Say the words “cheese curds” and our ears perk up. Add “beer-battered” to the mix and now our attention is really piqued.

There are few things more Midwestern than fried cheese curds. Here's our recipe for the Indiana State Fair favorite.

Kowalski's shows KARE 11 how to make our own deep fried cheese curds while we're missing the state fair this year.

While pro cheese-makers rely on rennet, an enzyme used in commercial cheesemaking, most homemade ricotta recipes call for acidic lemon juice to help form the curds, which can turn tight and rubbery.

Midwesterners gobble up this fan-favorite food, but cheese lovers everywhere should experience the joy of this tasty snack. The post What Are Cheese Curds, Exactly? appeared first on Reader's Digest.