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Almogrote (Canarian Cheese Pâté) in a ramekin next to crackers and bread slices topped with the cheese.
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Almogrote (Canarian Cheese Pâté)

A recipe for Almogrote (Canarian Cheese Pâté)! Grated cheese is blended with garlic, paprika, and olive oil for a robust accompaniment to bread and crackers.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Canarian
Keyword appetizer, Canary Islands, cheese, garlic, La Gomera, ñora pepper, olive oil, paprika, Spain, Spanish, spread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 -6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ñora pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) mature goat cheese or Aged Manchego, crust discarded and grated
  • 1 tablespoon (8 grams) smoked hot paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon (4 grams) smoked sweet paprika
  • pinch salt
  • 1/3-1/2 cup (80-120 milliliters) olive oil

Instructions

  • Place the ñora pepper in a bowl of hot water. Set aside for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours until the pepper has hydrated enough to easily discard the stem and seeds.
  • Scrape as much of the pulp of the ñora pepper as possible, discarding the thick skin, and add to a large mortar or food processor.
  • Crush or pulse along with the garlic.
  • Add the grated cheese, hot paprika, sweet paprika, and salt. Blend until evenly combined.
  • Continue to crush or pulse the mixture while slowly pouring in the olive oil to create a thick spread. If too thick, slowly add a little more olive oil. If too thin to spread, add a little more grated cheese.
  • Adjust the seasonings to taste.
  • Serve with slices of bread or crackers.