Pecorino Crisps with Rhubarb-Cherry Chutney

Pecorino Crisps with Rhubarb-Cherry Chutney

1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 C. finely chopped red onion
1 T. minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 lb. rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 C. fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 C. apple cider vinegar
1/4 C. sugar
Kosher salt

3/4 C. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
3/4 C. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Make the Chutney In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onion, ginger, coriander and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the rhubarb, cherries, vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb starts to break down and the chutney thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Season the chutney with salt and let cool completely. Make the Crisps Preheat the oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Pecorino and Parmigiano cheeses. Working in batches, spoon 1-T. mounds of the cheese onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 1/2 inches apart. Use your fingers to flatten the mounds slightly, then season each mound with pepper. Bake for about 13 minutes, until the crisps are golden brown and lacy. Using a spatula, transfer the crisps to a rack to cool and harden. Serve the crisps with the rhubarb-cherry chutney.

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