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Fried Obatzda Oktoberfest Appetizer


Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine German
Keyword Obatzda
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill time 1 day
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 20 pieces
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 1 - 8 oz wheel of ripe camembert cheese room temperature
  • 1 -8 oz package cream cheese room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion.
  • 1 tablespoon dark beer
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons of sweet paprika plus a pinch for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives divided.
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • canola or vegetable oil for frying.
  • 1/2 cup plus 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, divided divided
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • Soft Pretzels and red or daikon radish suggested pairings

Instructions

  1. Remove the rind from the camembert cheese. Discard the rind and place the cheese in a bowl.
  2. Add the cream cheese, and butter and mash together to combine.
  3. Mix in the chopped onion.
  4. Mix in the beer, lemon zest, paprika, and caraway seeds.
  5. Mix in the chives.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  8. Mix the 1 oz of breadcrumbs into the obatzda
  9. Place a layer of paper towels and three shallow bowls by the stove.
  10. Place the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs separately in each.
  11. Heat the oil in a deep saucepan.
  12. Form the obadza into small balls, about the size of meatballs. Roll each first in the flour, then the egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
  13. Place the obatzda balls in the hot oil and fry briefly until golden brown on the outside.
  14. Transfer the fried obatzda from the hot oil to the paper towels to drain.
  15. Plate, sprinkle with paprika and fresh chives. Serve with soft pretzels and sliced radishes.