A popular Basque French cheese recipe is for “Piperade with Ossau-Iraty Cheese.” Ossau-Iraty is a traditional Basque cheese made from sheep’s milk, and piperade is a Basque dish made with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and sometimes chili peppers. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200g Ossau-Iraty cheese, grated
- Baguette slices or crusty bread for serving
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, and sautΓ© until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the flavors have melded together.
- Preheat your oven’s broiler.
- Transfer the cooked vegetable mixture to an oven-proof dish. Sprinkle the grated Ossau-Iraty cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the dish under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the piperade hot, with slices of baguette or crusty bread for dipping.
Enjoy your Basque French cheese delight!
