Marinated Goat Cheese
serves 4
NOTE: The garlic should be broken down into a fine puree for
this recipe. After mincing, sprinkle the garlic with salt, mash the
garlic-salt mixture with the side of a chef's knife, and then
continue to mince until the garlic forms a smooth puree. Serve with
bread or crackers.
1 log (8 ounces) goat cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced and then worked into a puree with 1/8 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Following figure 5, use a piece of dental floss to cut cheese crosswise into slices 1/3 inch thick.
2. Whisk together oil, thyme, chives, rosemary, garlic-salt puree, and pepper to taste in small bowl.
3. Pour oil mixture over cheese. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.