Queso fresco with cilantro mojo - (fresh cheese)
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | ounces | Fresh goat cheese; Coach Farm preferred, cut 3/4\" cubes |
| (or use mozzarella or mild feta cheese) | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | tablespoon | Hot paprika |
| 4 | Garlic cloves; peeled | |
| 2 | Jalapeno peppers; halved, seeded | |
| 1 | Green bell pepper; chopped 1/4\" dice | |
| 1 | cup | Cilantro leaves -; (tightly packed) |
| ½ | cup | Mint leaves -; (tightly packed) |
| 1 | cup | Extra-virgin olive oil |
| 2 | tablespoons | Sherry vinegar |
Directions
Place cheese on plate or in shallow bowl. In a food processor, place salt, paprika, garlic, jalapenos, green pepper, cilantro, mint and half the oil.
Process to a smooth paste. Add remaining oil and vinegar and process until smooth. Pour over cheese. Leftovers are great for everything from eggs to steak. This recipe yields 6 servings as tapas.
Recipe Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1B09 broadcast 06-04-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site -
Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@...
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06-08-1998
Recipe by: Mario Batali
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