ReceptnaptárHandkäse mit Musik (Hessian ripened cheese in onion-vinegar marinade)
Handkäse mit Musik is a speciality of Hesse (around Frankfurt): firm, ripened sour-milk cheese in an onion, vinegar and oil marinade. The “music” refers to the vinegary onion dressing, which, according to a folk joke, makes your belly “play music” after eating. Simple but very characterful, it is the perfect bite with beer or apple wine.
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Method
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- Put the cheeses in a deep plate or dish.
- Mix the vinegar, oil, caraway, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Scatter the onion rings over the cheeses and pour the marinade over them.
- Leave at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour, so the onion softens slightly and the cheese absorbs the flavours.
- Meanwhile, slice the bread and put it on the plate.
- Serve cool, with bread, butter and a mug of apple wine or beer.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- The cheese is at its best when ripe, fragrant and slightly sticky; young, fresh cheese is less good.
- Cut the onion very thin so the marinade penetrates it.
- Let the cheese sit for about 20 minutes at room temperature before eating for the best flavour.
Frequently asked questions
What can replace it?
A tangy, ripened small round cheese such as Mainzer or Harzer is a good approximation; the character will differ.
What is the “music”?
The name of the onion-vinegar-oil dressing in Hessian dialect: supposedly, whoever eats it “makes music” afterwards.
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