ReceptnaptárObatzda (Bavarian cheese spread for beer gardens, with pretzels or bread)
Obatzda is the classic Bavarian beer-garden cheese spread, originally invented to use up overripe Camembert. Beer, paprika, onion and butter are mixed in, and it is eaten on fresh pretzels or bread. At breakfast it is part of the Bavarian Brotzeit, but it also makes a great afternoon snack.
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Method
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- Put the Camembert in a bowl and mash it with a fork; leave some small pieces.
- Work in the soft butter until the mixture is creamy but not completely smooth.
- Add the beer, paprika and caraway, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Fold in the finely chopped onion, or simply sprinkle it on top.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes so the flavours can meld.
- Sprinkle with chives and serve with the pretzels or fresh bread and the radishes.
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Tips
- The riper the Camembert, the more flavourful the spread, so cheese close to its use-by date is the best base.
- Stir the onion in at the end if you want it to stay crisp and sharp.
- It keeps covered in the fridge for 3 days and tastes even bolder the next day.
Frequently asked questions
What can replace the beer?
A little milk or cream works, but the beer gives the typical Bavarian flavour.
How is it served?
Traditionally in a round dish topped with a pile of onion, with a fresh pretzel, radishes and buttered bread alongside.
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