Like the star-crossed lovers, the flavor combination in this Brazilian Romeo and Juliet recipe is a perfect pairing. Salty, soft cheese and sweet, guava paste combine in this unique and simple dish.
Guava paste (or goiabada in Portuguese) is a preserve made simply from guava and sugar. The paste has a consistency of a thick fruit butter that has been jellied. It is often found in a brick form, making it easy to slice for these tasty bites.You can often find guava paste in the Latin section of your grocery store.
Traditionally, Brazilian Romeo and Juliette is made with a soft, white, slightly salty cheese from the region of Minas Gerais, called queijo minas. It is a difficult cheese to find in the States, so often Mexican Queso Fresco (or Queso Blanco if you want your cheese less salty) is used as a substitute.
This recipe really could not be more simple once you get the ingredients!.
Ingredients:
- 1 block of guava paste (available at some Latino and Asian grocers)
- 1 block of white cheese, (like queso fresco or canastra)
- toothpicks
Directions:
- Slice guava paste and cheese in thin, even slices.
- Stack 4 slices (2 guava, 2 cheese) alternating colors.
- cut into bite size cubes.
- stab with a toothpick.
- Serve chilled or room temperature.
Serves: Hard to say, how big is your block?
Source: Obrigado Brazil! – VPWL November 2014
