PROVOLETA (GRILLED PROVOLONE CHEESE)
In Argentina, a thick slice of provoleta, a provolone-type cheese, is cooked over coals until browned and bubbling, then served as a mouthwatering appetizer with bread. It's a bit like fondue or queso fundido but not quite as molten and melty. Typically, a large meal, or asado, of grilled sweetbreads, sausages and various cuts of beef follows, but provoleta makes a great snack with drinks, regardless of what you serve afterward. For ease of preparation, provoleta can be cooked in a cast-iron pan, under the broiler or baked in a hot oven. If you want success at cooking provoleta the traditional way, directly on the grill, leave the cheese uncovered at room temperature for several hours or overnight to dry the exterior a bit. A dab of chimichurri salsa is usually served alongside.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the chimichurri: In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, crushed red pepper, vinegar and water. Thin with a little more water, if necessary, to make a pourable sauce. Set aside to let flavors meld. Sauce may be prepared up to 1 hour in advance.
- Set a small cast-iron pan over medium-high heat (or over hot coals). When pan is hot, put in the cheese. Sprinkle with half the oregano and crushed red pepper.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, until the bottom begins to brown. Carefully flip the cheese with a spatula and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until the second side is browned and the cheese is beginning to ooze. Transfer cheese to a plate and sprinkle with remaining oregano and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately, accompanied with bread and chimichurri. (Alternatively, finish the cheese by putting it under the broiler or in a hot oven.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 637 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED PROVOLETA
Steps:
- Heat grill to 400 degrees F.
- Drizzle cheese with a touch of olive oil. Place cheese on the grill for 45 seconds. Flip the cheese and grill for another 45 seconds. Transfer cheese to a small round baking dish. Sprinkle with oregano and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately, using small knives to spread the cheese mixture onto bread slices. Drizzle Chimichurri sauce over.
- Place garlic, aji molido, parsley, chili flakes, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and puree until well ground. With the machine running, add vinegar and slowly pour in oil; process until emulsified. Transfer to a deep jar. The sauce can be kept, covered, for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.
PROVOLETA
Steps:
- Heat a grill to 400 degrees F.
- Drizzle the cheese with a touch of oil. Place the cheese on the grill for 45 seconds. Flip the cheese and grill for another 45 seconds. Place cheese in a small round baking dish. Sprinkle with oregano and crushed red pepper.
- Serve immediately. Use small knives to spread cheese mixture on bread slices.
PROVOLETA
A grilled provolone cheese appetizer, served with crusty bread in Argentina and Uruguay before an entree of grilled meat.
Provided by realbirdlady
Categories Cheese
Time 2h6m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice the cheese in 1/2 inch thick rounds.
- Mix together the oil, oregano, and aji to form a paste.
- Spread the paste over the cheese slices.
- There is a certain amount of technique to successfully grilling cheese. An essential is that the grill must be very hot. To cook directly on the grill, first set the prepared cheese slices out at room temperature for a couple of hours. As the surface dries out, a hard film starts to form. This is what will keep you from ending up with a gooey puddle in the bottom of your grill. If you don't quite feel up to cooking the cheese directly on the grill, you can use a pie plate or aluminum foil.
- Cook about three minutes on each side.
- Serve hot.
PROVOLETA (GRILLED PROVOLONE CHEESE)
Fom "Seven Fires" Argentine grilling book by Francis Mallmann. My husband liked this a lot, but it was the only animal protein at dinner and he could live on cheese alone. I liked it, but it won't work as a spread on bread. I preferred it the following day sliced thin as a snack. It's a lot like grilled halloumi cheese, but Provolone is easier to find. You could use one tablespoon dried oregaano instead.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat a cast iron griddle over low heat until a drop of water sizzles on the surface.
- Sprinkle the cheese with half the oregano and half the pepper flakes, then put it on the griddle, seasoned side down.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, until you see the bottom starting to brown and melt, then turn it ov er with a wide spatula and cook until the second side starts to brown and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the remainig oregano and pepper flakes, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 39.2, Sodium 497.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 14.6
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