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Fresh Goat Cheese And Crispy Shallot Dip Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lb fresh goat cheese, at about room temp
  • 1 1/2 c peanut oil, for frying
  • 6 pita breads, split horizontally
  • 2 tbsps sliced flat-leaf parsley
  •  Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 c sour cream
  • 1/2 c whole milk
  •  Salt

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Step #2 In a medium saucepan, bring the shallots & oil to a boil.
  • Step #3 Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the shallots are deep golden, about 18 mins.
  • Step #4 Strain the shallots, then drain on paper towels & let cool.
  • Step #5 Reserve the shallot oil.
  • Step #6 Meanwhile, brush the rough side of the pitas with some of the shallot oil & arrange on baking sheets, oiled side up.
  • Step #7 Reserve the remaining oil for another use.
  • Step #8 Sprinkle top the pitas with salt & cayenne & bake for 10 mins, or until golden & crisp.
  • Step #9 Let cool, then break into large pieces.
  • Step #10 In a food processor/blender, puree the goat cheese with the sour cream & milk.
  • Step #11 Spice up with salt & cayenne; process until smooth.
  • Step #12 Transfer to a bowl.
  • Step #13 Stir in three-quarters of the shallots & the parsley.
  • Step #14 Top with the remaining shallots & serve this with the pita crisps.
  • Step #15 Make Ahead: The crispy shallots & pitas can be stored in airtight containers for 3 days; the goat cheese mixture can be put in the fridged for 3 days.
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