From Basque country, Idiazábal cheese is made from sheeps’ milk and is usually smoked. Feel free to substitute another aged semi-hard cheese, such as Manchego, in this recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 pound Idiazábal cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Place the garlic, cheese, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf in a bowl or lidded wide-mouthed jar.
Step 2
Pour enough olive oil over the cheese and other ingredients to submerge them.
Step 3
Cover and leave at room temperature for several hours or overnight.
Step 4
Spear the cheese on toothpicks and serve on a plate or platter.
Serves 4 to 6 as a tapa — Recipe from José Andrés via leitesculinaria.com