THE FIRE-STUNG CHEESE SILK

(Our Play on Urnebes / Spicy Cheese Dip)

THE FIRE-STUNG CHEESE SILK

Ingredients: 300g Feta cheese, 100g Ajvar, 1 tbsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 2 cloves Garlic (pureed), 2 tbsp Olive oil...

Ingredients

  • 300g Feta cheese
  • 100g Ajvar
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 2 cloves Garlic (pureed)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Cooking Method

  1. The Bloom Whisk oil and garlic with the spices; add a tiny 5ml splash of warm water to wake the smoky oils.
  2. The Silk Merge Mash the feta with a fork; fold in the ajvar and the spiced oil until it forms a thick red silk.
  3. The Marriage Beat until uniform but slightly chunky architecture remains.
  4. The Final Flourish Top with raw chili rings and serve with charred bread.

Cuisine: Balkan

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