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  • Porto Fig Walnut and Cheddar spread

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    Porto Fig Walnut and Cheddar spread
    Servings: 1
    by Foodessa
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    A vegetarian style paté made with Porto drenched dried figs, cheddar and walnuts. For a dedicated post…refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/06/dried-figs-bathing-in-porto.html

    Ingredients

    • . > American / Metric measures <
    • . 4 Porto figs *
    • . 1/2 cup (80g) raw walnuts
    • . 3.5 oz. (100g) aged Cheddar
    • . 1 Tbsp. (15ml) Porto fig syrup
    • . 2 Tbsps. (30ml) water
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    • refer to the recipe for Porto figs: For a dedicated post…refer to:
    • http://www.foodessa.com/2010/06/dried-figs-bathing-in-porto.html
    • .
    • ...OR...pre-soak dried figs into enough Porto fortified wine to generously cover them in a small bowl. Let them rest until softened enough to purée in a blender. Add the remaining liquid into the recipe. Adjust the added water accordingly in order to achieve a paste.

    Directions

    1. . Note: Can be prepared ahead the day before.
    2. . In a blender or small food processor, place together the 3 Porto figs with the remaining ingredients.
    3. . Pulse a few times. Scrape down the edges with a spatula before blitzing the mix into a spread-like texture.
    4. . Serve with either a few raw vegetables, crackers or fresh bread.
    5. . Flavourful wishes from Claudia's kitchen...FOODESSA.com

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