Nakládaný Hermelín (Czech Marinated Camembert-Style Cheese)
Local name: Nakládaný hermelín
In short: Camembert-style cheeses marinated in oil with onion, garlic, chili and peppercorns for several days and served with dark bread. A Czech pub snack. It takes about 20 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 72 h
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 345 kcal
Nakládaný hermelín is a Czech pub snack: soft white-rind cheese, similar to Camembert, marinated in oil with sliced onion, garlic, chili and bay for several days. The marinade softens the cheese and makes it spicy and fragrant. Served at room temperature with dark rye bread and a cold beer, it is rich and sharp, so a small piece goes a long way. Plan on at least three days of marinating.
Instructions
- Cut each cheese in half horizontally into two discs, or leave them whole and cut a few deep slits across the top. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Layer the cheese in a clean 1 liter (4 cup) jar or container, alternating with the onion rings, garlic, chili, peppercorns, allspice, bay leaves and paprika.
- Pour in enough oil to cover everything completely, pressing the cheese down so no piece pokes above the surface.
- Close the jar and refrigerate for at least 3 days and up to 1 week, turning the jar gently once a day.
- Take the cheese out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving and lift it out with some of the onion and chili.
- Serve at room temperature with dark rye bread, spreading the soft cheese on the slices and drizzling over a little of the oil.
Tips
- Keep the jar in the fridge the whole time and finish it within a week. Garlic and fresh vegetables stored in oil at room temperature can grow dangerous bacteria.
- Choose young, firm cheeses that are not too ripe, because very ripe cheese turns runny. Slice the onion thinly so it softens in the oil.
Questions and answers
How long does marinated hermelín keep?
Up to 1 week in the fridge, completely covered with oil. After that, discard the cheese, the garlic and onion, and the marinade.
Can I use another cheese?
Yes. Camembert or small brie rounds work. Pick young, firm ones that hold their shape.
What do you serve with marinated cheese?
Dark rye bread, pickles and raw onion, with a cold beer, is the classic pub spread.
How long does it take to make Nakládaný Hermelín (Czech Marinated Camembert-Style Cheese)?
About 20 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Nakládaný Hermelín (Czech Marinated Camembert-Style Cheese)?
About 345 kcal per serving, with 17 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 345 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
