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
PROVOLETA (ARGENTINA)
This recipe is from week 12 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every nation on Earth, and Argentina is my 12th stop. Provoleta is an appetizer made from grilled provolone cheese; this version comes from Rebecca Caro at "From Argentina with Love"
Provided by GiddyUpGo
Categories Spreads
Time 11m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over very high heat (I used non-stick and it worked just fine) and put the cheese in it.
- Sprinkle with half the oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until the cheese begins to melt and you can see some brown around the bottom edges.
- Carefully flip the cheese, making sure you get all the crispy brown bits. Sprinkle with the remaining oregano and red pepper and continue to grill until you see those brown edges again.
- Remove from the pan and serve immediately with a crusty bread.
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.
GRILLED PROVOLONE OR PROVOLETA CHEESE
Grilled Provolone Cheese From LCBO Food & Drink Magazine Provoleta is a traditional Argentinian cheese. It has a texture that allows it to be barbecued. Using provolone gives the same taste but cannot be used on the barbecue and must be cooked in a nonstick pan instead. The weight of the cheese in the ingredients is an estimate. Try to get two 1/4" thick rounds of the cheese.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Ham
Time 8m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brush cheese with olive oil and fry for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until a brown crust has formed on the bottom and the cheese has begun to melt all over.
- Let pan sit off heat for 2 minutes or until cheese has cooled enough to remove from pan in 1 piece.
- Slide cheese out of pan and flip over so that browned crust is on top.
- Sprinkle with oregano and pepper.
- Serve with Serrano ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.5, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 499.3, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 14.6
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