Marinert Edamerost

Description
Marinated Edam cheese

Ingredients

 * scant 11 oz (300g) edam cheese
 * 1 red paprika, cut in strips
 * 1¼ cups (3 dl) olive oil
 * ⅞ cup (2 dl) white vinegar
 * 1 tbsp red pepper, finely chopped
 * 1 tbsp oregano
 * 1 tbsp thyme
 * 1 tbsp green peppercorns
 * 2 garlic cloves

Directions

 * 1) Dice cheese the size of sugar cubes.
 * 2) Prick with a fork to allow the marinade to be absorbed.
 * 3) Mix all ingredients for marinade in a heavy-bottomed casserole and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Cool.
 * 5) Layer cheese and paprika in a jar and pour marinade over all.
 * 6) Cover and chill.
 * 7) Keeps 2–3 weeks in refrigerator.
 * 8) Let it come to room temperature before serving, which allows cheese to come to full-flavor.