Adyghe Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients

• Adyghe cheese 5 oz
• Green Hot Adjika 3 tablespoons
• Saffron ½ teaspoon
• Ocean salt a pinch
• Ground Black Pepper a pinch
• Olive Oil ½ teaspoon
• Herbs to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Cut the cheese into slices about 1 cm thick.

Step 2

Brush a grill pan with olive oil and place it over high heat.

Step 3

Once the pan is hot, place the cheese on it.

Step 4

Season with saffron.

Step 5

Once the bottom side is browned, flip it over.

Step 6

Season with ground pepper.

Step 7

When the second side is also browned, flip it again and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 8

Add a little salt.

Step 9

Once a grill pattern forms on the bottom, flip it.

Step 10

After a couple of minutes, remove from heat and transfer to a plate.

Step 11

Spread with adjika, garnish with a sprig of herbs, and serve.