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Red Dragon

 

General information:
Origin: Wales.
Strength: semi soft.
Taste: a buttery and spicy cheese, moist and tangy with plenty of bite, but not too hot.

Fat content:  45% Fat in dry matter= 20% fat
Season: All year.

Wine Pairing:

A good Welch or English beer, or a sweet wines as Sauternes, Banyuls, Muscat de Risevaltes or Iced wine.

Description:

Red Dragon takes its name from the dragon symbol of the Welsh flag. It is a blended Welsh Cheddar cheese with wholegrain mustard seeds and Welsh ale, coated in a bright red wax. Red Dragon combines the subtle sharpness and depth of natural mustard with the mild, piquant taste notes of the Welsh ale and traditional Cheddar.

Recipes:

Red Dragon, Roast Beef & Arugula Panini

 

Serves: 2 persons.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes.

Cooking Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • Olive oil
  • Arugula
  • 6 slices roast beef
  • 4 oz. Red Dragon cheese, sliced thinly

Preheat Panini grill to medium-high heat (375 degrees).

For each sandwich: Brush a little olive oil onto the outer side of each slice of bread.  On the inside of one slice, layer a small handful of arugula, 3 slices of roast beef and about 2 oz. of Red Dragon.  Place the other slice on top (olive oil side up) and grill 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden grill marks appear.  Serve immediately and enjoy!

Thanks to www,paninihappy.com

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