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Queso Fresco With Cilantro Mojo - (Fresh Cheese)

Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

8 oz 227gFresh goat cheese - cut 3/4" cubes
  = (Coach Farm brand preferred or
  Use mozzarella or mild feta cheese)
1 teaspoon 5mlSalt
1 tablespoon 15mlHot paprika
4   Garlic cloves - peeled
2   Jalapeño peppers - halved, seeded
1   Green bell pepper - chopped 1/4" dice
1 cup 16g / 0.6ozCilantro leaves - (tightly packed)
1/2 cup 20g / 0.7ozMint leaves - (tightly packed)
1 cup 237mlExtra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons 30mlSherry vinegar

Recipe Instructions

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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