Obatzda
Obatzda [ˈoːbatsdɐ] (also spelt Obazda and Obatzter) is a Bavarian cheese delicacy. It is prepared by mixing two thirds aged soft cheese, usually Camembert (Romadur or similar cheeses may be used as well) and one third butter.
 A plate of obatzda, garnished with white and green onion | |
| Place of origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Bavaria |
| Main ingredients | Aged soft cheese (usually Camembert), butter, paprika powder, salt, pepper, beer |
| Variations | Liptauer |
Sweet or hot paprika powder, salt and pepper are the traditional seasonings, as well as a small amount of beer.[1] An optional amount of onions, garlic, horseradish, cloves and ground or roasted caraway seeds may be used and some cream or cream cheese as well.[1] The cheeses and spices are mixed together into a more or less smooth mass according to taste. It is usually eaten spread on bread or pretzels. Obatzda is a classic example of Bavarian biergarten food.[2]
A similar Austrian/Hungarian/Slovak recipe is called Liptauer which uses fresh curd cheese as a substitute for the soft cheeses and the butter, but uses about the same spice mix.[3]
In 2015, within the EU, obatzda was granted PGI certification.[4]
See also
- German cuisine
- List of German cheeses
- List of cheeses
- List of spreads
Food portal
Germany portal
References
- "Obatzda-Rezept". Portal München Betriebs-GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- Mayer, Carolin (14 June 2011). "Obazda". Bayerisches Fernsehen. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- Marchetti, Domenica (24 November 2009). "Say Cheese: Liptauer". The Washington Post. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- EU PGI Certification information (Accessed Nov/2015).