Zesty Chilean Pebre with Charquito Cheese

Name: Zesty Chilean Pebre with Charquito Cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Tomatoes; Onion; Cilantro; Jalapeño; Garlic; Red wine vinegar; Olive oil; Salt; Charquito Cheese; Grilled bread

A vibrant Chilean condiment with a tangy twist

This recipe for Pebre, a traditional Chilean salsa, gets a zesty upgrade with the addition of Charquito Cheese, a semi-soft cheese that melts beautifully over grilled bread.

45 min
4-6
Easy

Ingredients

For the Pebre Salsa

Tomatoes

3 medium, finely diced

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Cilantro

1 cup, finely chopped

Jalapeño

1 small, seeded and finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

For the Charquito Cheese Topping

Charquito Cheese

200g, crumbled

Grilled bread

8 slices, lightly toasted

Preparation

Preparing the Pebre Salsa

Combine Ingredients

Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl.

Add Liquids

Stir in the red wine vinegar and olive oil.

Season

Season with salt, adjusting to taste.

Ensure the jalapeños are completely seeded to control the spice level.

Chill Salsa

Chill the Pebre Salsa for 30 minutes to blend flavors seamlessly.

Preparing the Charquito Cheese

Crumble Cheese

Crumble the Charquito Cheese into small pieces.

Preheat Grill

Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.

Toast Bread

Lightly toast bread slices until golden and slightly crispy.

Cooking Process

Toasting Bread

Toast slices on a skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until crispy.

Melting Cheese

Place crumbled cheese on warm bread slices right after toasting and allow it to warm and soften.

Assembling Appetizer

Top each bread slice with a generous spoonful of Pebre Salsa and serve.

Plating & Serving