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Frico

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To make this crisp cheese pancake, you will need Montasio (a nutty cows' milk cheese), preferably aged between 16 and 18 months. Asiago makes a fine substitute.

  • 1 pound Montasio, grated
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over a flame tamer. When it is hot, sprinkle in one quarter of the grated Montasio; let it melt slowly. Helping yourself with a fork, press down on the frico; turn it to cook the other side, letting the fat drip away. Turn it 3 or 4 more times. The frico should cook for a total of 10 minutes. Be careful not to let the frico take on a reddish color.

    While the frico is still warm, drape it over an upside-down cup to give it its characteristic rounded shape. Cool; it should become crispy. Continue with the remaining cheese, making a total of 4 fricos. Serves 4





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