Best Napa Style Marinated Parmesan Recipes

BROCCOLI CAESAR

Steps:

• Using the side of a chef's knife, mash anchovies, if using, and garlic on a cutting board until a smooth paste forms. Transfer paste to a large bowl and whisk in lemon juice, mustard, and a big pinch of salt. Add egg yolk (or mayonnaise) and whisk until smooth. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan.
• Trim woody ends from broccoli stems, preserving as much stem as possible. Peel any thick stems to expose tender inner cores. Cut off florets as close to the dark green flowers as possible and break into bite-size pieces. Add to bowl with dressing. Starting at the floret ends of the stems, slice very thinly crosswise and add to bowl. Thinly slice cabbage crosswise (you should have about 2 cups) and add to bowl with broccoli. Toss until broccoli and cabbage are combined and evenly coated with dressing; season with salt. Let sit 10 minutes.
• Top salad with shaved Parmesan, some lemon zest, and a few healthy grinds of pepper.
• Do Ahead
• Dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

SALSA DI PARMIGIANO

Steps:

• Remove any rind from the cheeses and chop the cheeses into rough 1-inch chunks. Place the cheese in a food processor with the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and pulse until reduced to the size of fine pea gravel. Stir in the green onion, olive oil and black pepper and pulse again. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 4 hours before using.

HOISIN MARINATED CHICKEN WITH NAPA SLAW

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and marinate chicken, covered and refrigerated at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. On a hot grill, season chicken and cook through, about 8 minutes a side. Be careful not to burn the skin.
• SLAW: In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, vinegar, chile flakes, basil and sugar. Toss together the vegetables together and add to vinaigrette. Toss well and check for seasoning. This should rest for 10 minutes before serving.

NAPA STYLE MARINATED PARMESAN RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Chop the cheeses into small chunks, and add to the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse the cheese on and off until they are the size of peas. Remove the cheese from the work bowl, and add the garlic, oregano, pepper, and oil, to the cheese mixture, stirring to blend. Let the cheese stand at room temperature for at least 4 hours before serving. When ready to serve, add the vinegar, and stir with a fork, so that the vinegar blends with the oil Pour the cheese into a bowl, and serve surrounded by baguettes.

MARINATED PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cut your Parmesan into cubes - roughly 1 cm (1/2 inch).
• Add the Parmesan to a bowl, and add your remaining ingredients.
• Mix together and allow to sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to develop. Serve with fresh bread.

PARMESAN CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• 1. Remove any rind from the cheeses. Chop cheeses into 1-inch chunks. Place in food processor, and pulse until the cheeses are reduced to size of fine pea gravel.
• 2. Transfer cheeses into a bowl and stir in green onion and garlic. Add oregano, rubbing between your fingers to release its fragrance. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
• 3. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 4 hours before serving. Serve with crackers, or use as a spread on fresh-baked bread. Or use to top grilled chicken breasts. Makes 3 1/2 cups, about 16 servings.