Queso Fresco With Cilantro Mojo - (Fresh Cheese) Recipe - Cooking Index
8 oz | 227g | Fresh goat cheese - cut 3/4" cubes |
= (Coach Farm brand preferred or | ||
Use mozzarella or mild feta cheese) | ||
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Salt |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Hot paprika |
4 | Garlic cloves - peeled | |
2 | Jalapeño peppers - halved, seeded | |
1 | Green bell pepper - chopped 1/4" dice | |
1 cup | 16g / 0.6oz | Cilantro leaves - (tightly packed) |
1/2 cup | 20g / 0.7oz | Mint leaves - (tightly packed) |
1 cup | 237ml | Extra-virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Sherry vinegar |
Place cheese on plate or in shallow bowl.
In a food processor, place salt, paprika, garlic, jalapeños, 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.
Source:
MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # ME-1B09) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK
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