Goat Cheese With Pacific Flavour Rub

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Minutes

Ready In: 16 Minutes

Servings: 4

An adaption from a recipe by Hugh Carpenter. It is great for entertaining as it can be made in the morning or up to 2 days in advance.

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

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

1/4 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

1/4 cup flavourless cooking oil

2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

2 teaspoons whole szechuan peppercorns

Directions:

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 sauté 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.

By RecipeOfHealth.com