This Ethiopian-inspired spiced cottage cheese dish is a flavorful and unique twist on traditional cottage cheese. With a blend of aromatic spices and creamy cheese, this dish is perfect served as a dip or spread on toast or crackers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add turmeric, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and cook for another minute.
- Stir in cottage cheese and cook until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Serve warm with toasted bread or crackers.
Interesting Facts
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and calcium.
Ethiopian cuisine is known for its flavorful spices and unique flavor combinations.
This dish is a quick and easy appetizer that will impress your guests.