A classic biergarten food, Obatzda, also spelled obatzter and obazda, combines a few simple ingredients to create a brightly colored cheese spread with surprisingly complex flavor. Typical accompaniments for Obatzda are Bavarian pretzels, rye bread, rounds of red radish or spiral-cut white radish. Perfect for the Oktoberfest party!
Ingredients:
500 g ripe Camembert
40 g soft butter
200 g cream cheese
80 g finely chopped onions
Salt, pepper
Paprika, caraway
2 tbsp of chopped chives
60 g finely sliced onion rings
6-8 tbsp of beer to taste
Preparation:
Mash the Camembert with a fork and add the butter, cream cheese and onions.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika and caraway to taste. Add beer gradually and stir.
Spoon a portion of Obatzda onto each plate and garnish with onion rings, chives and caraway.
Serve preferably with rye bread, wholemeal bread and radishes.
