Liptauer, a delectable spread originating from Hungary, seamlessly blends piquant paprika, velvety cream cheese, and tangy capers, resulting in a symphony of flavors that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This classic appetizer is traditionally served with slices of hearty rye toast and an array of pickled red onions, creating a delightful interplay of textures and flavors. Whether you're hosting a gathering of friends or simply seeking a quick and satisfying snack, this iconic dish promises to elevate your culinary experience. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the art of crafting the perfect liptauer, ensuring that every bite is a memorable one.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
LIPTAUER WITH RYE TOAST AND PICKLED RED ONIONS
Provided by Andrew Chase
Categories Bread Mixer Onion Appetizer Vegetarian Yogurt Low Cal Dinner Butter Paprika Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl with back of spoon until paste forms. Using electric mixer, beat butter in medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Add garlic paste, quark, and next 6 ingredients; fold to combine. Season with salt and more vinegar, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, then stir before using.
- Serve with rye toast and drained Pickled Red Onions.
- A slightly tangy, soft unripened cow's-milk cheese; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Whole Foods markets) and natural foods stores.
- ** Tiny brine-packed French pickles; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
- What to drink:
- Pair the flavorful Liptauer with a big white Austrian wine. We like the Hiedler 2008 "L&eouml;ss" Gr&euuml;ner Veltliner ($16), a yeasty wine with a nice acidity.
DUCK PASTRAMI, PICKLED RED ONION, MUSTARD, RYE TOAST
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- For boning whole duck: Remove the first joint of the wing and reserve for stock. Remove the legs and thighs. Remove the feet from the legs and add to the stockpile. Remove the excess skin and use for rendering duck fat.
- Remove the breasts from the breast bone. Trim any excess fat and add to the pile that needs to get rendered. Break down the neck and add to the carcass to make duck stock. Reserve 1 breast with skin off for the pastrami and reserve 1 breast with skin on for the roasted duck breast recipe. Reserve the legs and thighs for the duck confit. Reserve duck livers for the Dirty Quinoa. Reserve duck fat to render. Reserve carcass for stock.
- Place a deep hotel pan or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Place 2 handfuls of soaked wood chips into the bottom of the pan and top with a perforated hotel pan or cooling rack placed over the roasting pan.
- Add 2 tablespoons blended oil and all the reserved fat from the duck to a large cast iron pan and place over medium heat to render. After about 10 minutes, remove the solid fat (cracklings) and carefully strain out any impurities. If not using right away, allow the reserved rendered duck fat to cool to room temperature and keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Season the duck with salt, pinch sugar, toasted ground coriander, allspice, and peppercorns. Flip and repeat. Drizzle both sides with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Place the duck breast into the perforated part of the smoker or on the cooling rack and seal with foil. Place over high heat and smoke, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the duck from the pan and let rest.
- For the bull's blood salad: To a large bowl, add the shallot, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, whole grain mustard and whisk in the warm duck fat. Taste and re-season, if necessary. To a medium bowl, add the pickled onions, julienned apples, Bull's Blood greens, about 1/4 cup dressing around the sides of the bowl, and season with freshly ground black pepper. Toss to combine and taste.
- For the toast: Place a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons duck fat and 4 to 5 bread slices and add to the pan and toast. Remove from the pan and slice into croutons.
- For each serving, place the salad onto the middle of a plate. Slice the duck thinly on the bias and place over the salad. Garnish with croutons, sliced cracklings, and drizzle with more dressing.
- For the pickled onions: Pack the onions in 2 (1-quart) jars and cover with enough water to come within 1/2-inch of the rim. Pour the water out into a measuring cup. Note the volume, pour off half of the water and replace it with vinegar. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons salt for every 3 cups of liquid.
- Pour the vinegar mixture into a nonreactive saucepan, add the garlic, bay leaves, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and mustard seeds, and bring to a boil over high heat. Allow the liquid to boil for 2 minutes, and then remove it from the heat.
- Divide the mixture between the jars, pouring the liquid to cover the onions and then screw on the lids. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.
LIPTAUER CHEESE
Liptauer Cheese is an appetizer dip, a soft, smooth and cream mixture to be scoped up on crackers, potato chips, pretzels, etc. You can make this ahead of time and store in the refrigerator, but be sure to take it out before you serve it. Let it stand for about 45 minutes or until room temperature to serve.
Provided by Chef Boy of Dees
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1 appetizer plate
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream the butter in a small bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add cream cheese and beat until smoothly blended.
- Chop the caraway seeds in a blender and then add to the butter mixture.
- Chop capers finely and add to mixture.
- Add mustard and paprika.
- Rinse, dry and chop the anchovy then stir into the cheese mixture and blend well.
- Shape into a neat rectangle on serving plate and border with pretzels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1235.8, Fat 132.8, SaturatedFat 83.4, Cholesterol 372.2, Sodium 1193.4, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 11.7
PICKLED RED ONIONS
These pickled red onions are easy to make and a great topping for tacos, salads, etc. Keep refrigerated.
Provided by itsvince
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Stuff onion slices into a pint-size Mason jar. Pour some of the boiling water over the onions. Let rest for 10 seconds. Pour out water through a mesh strainer, keeping onions in the jar. Repeat twice more to cook onions slightly.
- Measure vinegar into a bowl. Stir in salt and sugar until dissolved. Add peppercorns. Pour vinegar solution over onions. Seal and shake well.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving so that the flavor develops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 226.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
EASY PICKLED RED ONIONS
These pickled red onions are simple to make. Add them to pasta or potato salads or use them on top of burgers, fish tacos, or pizza. Don't toss the pickling liquid--it's great in vinaigrettes or other recipes that call for vinegar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Provided by jaybu
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Divide sliced onions, garlic halves, ginger slices, and peppercorns among 3 pint-sized jars.
- Combine water, apple cider vinegar, distilled vinegar, maple syrup, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and ladle vinegar mixture into each jar. Gently press down on onions with a spoon until they are submerged. Allow to sit, uncovered, until liquid is room temperature, about 30 minutes, then cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 241.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
PICKLED RED ONIONS
Everyone should have a jar of this pickled red onion recipe in their refrigerator at all times. I put them on everything and they keep for weeks, if they last that long. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the first four ingredients until sugar and salt dissolve. Place onions and optional ingredients, if desired, into large glass jar; pour vinegar mixture over onions. Seal and let stand at least 2 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To make Liptauer, start by spreading the cottage cheese on a cheesecloth-lined colander set over a bowl. Let it drain for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help remove excess moisture and give the cheese a thicker, creamier texture.
- If you don't have caraway seeds, you can substitute fennel seeds or cumin seeds.
- For a spicier Liptauer, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
- Serve Liptauer with rye toast, crackers, or vegetables. It's also a great addition to a cheeseboard.
- To make pickled red onions, thinly slice the onions and place them in a jar. Add the vinegar, sugar, and salt, and stir to combine. Cover the jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Conclusion:
Liptauer is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a party appetizer, a quick lunch, or a light dinner. The pickled red onions add a nice tang and crunch, and the rye toast provides a sturdy base for the spread. This recipe is sure to become a favorite!
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