Feta Marinated with Herbs and Chilli

Method5 steps · about 5 min

1. 1

   Step 1: For the quick garlic-oil method, peel and finely mince one small garlic clove. Keep it ready to mix into the oil.

   Uses 1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced

2. 2

   Step 2: Stir the minced garlic into all the extra-virgin olive oil (½ cup). Use the freshly mixed garlic oil for serving.

   Uses All the minced garlic · ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

3. 3

   Step 3: Cut all the feta into bite-size cubes, about 1 cm across.

   Uses 250 g feta cheese, preferably creamy Danish-style

4. 4

   Step 4: Place the feta cubes in a serving dish. Wash and finely chop the fresh herbs and chili and finely grate the lemon zest (¼ tsp) if not already prepared. Scatter all the measured herbs, chili and zest over the feta and add a grind of black pepper.

   Uses All the feta cubes · 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley and thyme leaves · 1 bird’s-eye chili or other fresh red chili, finely chopped · ¼ tsp finely grated lemon zest · Black pepper, to taste

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   Step 5: Pour all the freshly mixed garlic oil over the feta and serve immediately with crusty bread alongside if desired. This makes four to six small starter portions.

   Uses All the seasoned feta · All the garlic olive oil · Crusty bread, optional for serving