European
Austria - Starters
Radish and Chive Spread
Chef's Menu Description
A crisp, invigorating Austrian Heuriger tavern spread: fresh red radishes grated and folded into creamy Topfen curd cheese, sour cream, and mounds of fresh garden chives.
Ingredients
- • 1 bunch fresh red radishes (approx. 200g), washed and coarsely grated
- • 200g Austrian curd cheese (Topfen 20%)
- • 60g thick sour cream (Sauerrahm)
- • 1 bunch fresh chives, finely snipped
- • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- • Freshly cracked black pepper
- • Thick slices of dark rye bread for serving
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Coarsely grate the washed radishes on a box grater. Sprinkle with salt, let stand for 5 minutes, then press out excess juice with your hands so the spread remains thick and creamy.
2
Phase 2
In a mixing bowl, whip the Topfen curd cheese with the sour cream until smooth and spreadable.
3
Phase 3
Fold the grated radishes and two-thirds of the snipped chives into the cheese mixture. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
4
Phase 4
Spoon into a ceramic bowl, dust with the remaining fresh chives, and serve chilled with sliced dark rye bread.