Goat Cheese With Pacific Flavour Rub Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese With Pacific Flavour Rub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese; 2 tablespoons black beans, salted (Chinese type) (optional); 3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 tablespoons ginger, finely minced; ¼ cup fresh mint leaves; ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro stem; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ cup flavourless cooking oil; 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons whole szechuan peppercorns

Servings: persons

12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
2 tablespoons black beans, salted (Chinese type) (optional)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons ginger, finely minced
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro stem
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ cup flavourless cooking oil
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoons whole szechuan peppercorns

1
Cut the Goat cheese crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a single layer in a ceramic container.
2
Rinse and chop black beans if using and combine with garlic, ginger, mint and cilantro in a small bowl.
3
In a separate bowl combine the grated orange and lime zests, chili sauce and sugar.
4
Place oil over high heat in a 10 inch saute pan.
5
Add the peppercorns.
6
When peppercorns begin to 'pop', remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the garlic mixture.
7
After 15 seconds, stir in the chili sauce mixture.
8
Immediately pour the infused oil over the goat cheese and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
9
Turn the goat cheese over at least once spooning the oil over the top.
10
Serve at room temperature with crackers.

613

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, 2 tablespoons black beans, salted (Chinese type) (optional), 3 garlic cloves, finely minced, 2 tablespoons ginger, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese With Pacific Flavour Rub falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Goat Cheese With Pacific Flavour Rub

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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