Fried Adyghe Cheese Appetizer
1 serving
10 minutes
Fried Adyghe cheese appetizer is a refined dish that combines the creamy taste of cheese with the spiciness of garlic and ginger, along with rich notes of sun-dried tomatoes. Adyghe cheese is perfect for frying due to its softness, achieving an appetizing golden crust. Watercress adds freshness while mustard oil provides a subtle sharpness. This appetizer can serve as a light standalone dish or an elegant addition to the main table. The recipe's origins trace back to author cuisine where traditional ingredients gain a new sound. Serving with greens makes the dish not only tasty but also aesthetically pleasing. Perfect for gourmets who appreciate the balance of flavor and texture.
1
Peel the garlic and ginger, then crush them with a chef's knife.
- Ginger: 15 g
- Garlic: 1 piece
2
Chop the garlic finely.
- Garlic: 1 piece
3
Do the same with sun-dried tomatoes.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 3 pieces
4
Chop the watercress finely and combine it with tomatoes and garlic.
- Garden cress: 2 stems
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Garlic: 1 piece
5
Heat mustard oil in a pan and add ginger. Fry until golden brown and remove.
- Mustard oil: 1.5 tablespoon
- Ginger: 15 g
6
Place cheese sliced about 1 cm thick in fragrant oil. Season with white pepper.
- Adyghe cheese: 100 g
- Salt: pinch
7
Once the bottom side is browned, flip it and lightly salt.
- Salt: pinch
8
After 3-4 minutes, remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
9
Spread the cheese with the prepared spread.
10
Garnish with a leaf of greenery and serve.
