Everyone's been there: you go to the fridge, craving a delicious little piece of ice cream. cheese, but instead finds the food already dried out by the refrigerator air.
What a disappointment, isn't it? But calm down, don't throw your cheese in the trash yet! There is still hope for these parched pieces.
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What to do with dried cheese?
Cheese is made from milk protein and preserved fat. As most cheeses do not spoil in the “conventional” way like other foods, the likelihood of your cheese spoiling decreases as the water content decreases.
It is sometimes possible to cut away the dry outer parts of dried cheese to reveal a softer interior.
However, even if the entire piece is dry, you can quickly grind it in the food processor. food and then store it in the fridge in a plastic bag to use as a seasoning for your preparations.
Now, if you want to innovate, you can make a Fromage Fort, a sauce French wonderful, which means “strong cheese” and is perfect for using up those little pieces of cheese that are left over.
How to make a Fromage Fort
Fromage fort is a versatile accompaniment and tastes amazing with crackers and toast. You can eat right away or leave it in the fridge to mix and intensify the flavors.
Ingredients
- 200 g shredded or grated leftover cheese (ideally a mix of soft and hard cheeses)
- 1 or 2 minced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon zest (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, rosemary, thyme, or chives (optional)
Method of preparation
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor until the mixture is creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings. Process and taste again.
- Serve or store in the refrigerator.
It lasts from 3 to 5 days in refrigerator or it can be frozen for up to two months. Enjoy!