Queso Mahón
Queso Mahón is Menorca's cow's-milk cheese, its orange rind rubbed with butter and paprika during ageing and its flavour turned salty and sharp by the island's sea air. Rather than a recipe, it is best enjoyed simply, dressed the traditional Menorcan way.
Approximate, per 3-4 wedges (~30g). Values vary by recipe and portion.
Ingredients
- ·300 g Mahón cheese (semi-cured), sliced
- ·2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ·1 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
- ·coarsely ground black pepper
- ·crusty bread, to serve
Method
- 1
Take the cheese out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving so it comes to room temperature and its flavour opens up.
- 2
Cut the Mahón into triangular slices or rough wedges, leaving the distinctive orange rind on.
- 3
Arrange the pieces on a serving plate.
- 4
Drizzle with a good extra virgin olive oil, the classic island dressing for this cheese.
- 5
Scatter over the chopped tarragon and a grind of black pepper.
- 6
Serve with crusty bread as a starter or with the cheese course, alongside a glass of red wine.