Recipe: Queso Fresco with Cilantro Mojo (fresh cheese)

Queso Fresco with Cilantro Mojo (fresh cheese)

8 oz fresh goat cheese; coach farm preferred, cut 3/4-inch cubes (or use mozzarella or mild feta cheese)
1 tsp salt
1 tbs hot paprika
4 garlic cloves; peeled
2 jalapeno peppers; halved, seeded
1 green bell pepper; chopped 1/4" dice
1 cup cilantro leaves; (tightly packed)
1/2 cup mint leaves; (tightly packed)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar

Place cheese on plate or in shallow bowl.

In a food processor, place salt, paprika, garlic, jalapenos, green pepper, cilantro, mint and half the oil.
Process to a smooth paste.

Add remaining oil and vinegar and process until smooth.
Pour over cheese.

Leftovers are great for everything from eggs to steak.

This recipe yields 6 servings as tapas.
Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali