Handkäse Mit Musik · Traditional Recipe On Cooking The World
If you click on my affiliates/advertisers’ links, I will receive a tiny commission. I only advertise products that I believe in. Hate it or love it? This is very mysterious dish. When you see it on the menu and then you try to translate it there comes out probably “Hand cheese with music” which doesn’t make any sense. Not if you don’t know it!:-) Handkäse is a regional sour milk cheese which gets its name from the traditional way of producing it. Handkäse is formed with hands. The tourists always ask about the “Musik”. The Frankfurters would say “Musik kommt später” – “Music comes later”. But what do they actually mean? They mean flatulence caused by onions:) This information shouldn’t keep you away from this amazing starter, because it isn’t true. Or, it is, but that is not the real reason why they call it Hand Cheese with Music. The real reason is that previously the onion sauce was served on the side and vinegar and oil was served in small jars that made music while being carried on a plate. I have first tried the Handkäse mit Musik in a very traditional restaurant in Sachsenhausen. There are different ways of marinating it, my favourite one says that the cheese should be marinated from the very beginning with onions. The marinade gives an amazing flavour not only the onions but also the Handkäse. The cheese has a lot of proteins and no carbs, therefore it’s a perfect choice in the restaurant when being on diet. While preparing this recipe it is mandatory to take the good quality cheese. If you don’t have the possibility to get good Handkäse there is no way you will enjoy this dish. In this case, I would rather go to Frankfurt and try it/buy it there. Frankfurt is a nice city, so it might be worth the trip! Marta A great starter that goes extremely well with wine, apple wine or beer. High protein and low-fat content make it a popular lunch in Frankfurt and the greater Frankfurt area. No ratings yet Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 0 minutes Marinating time 12 hours Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes Cuisine German Servings 1 person EQUIPMENT INGREDIENTS 1/2 onion4 tbsp sunflower oil1 Handkäse or Harzer2 tbsp apple wine2 tbsp apple vinegar1 slice German Rye-Wheat Sourdough Bread for serving10 g butter for serving1/2 tsp caraway seeds for serving (optional)1 pinch paprika powder for serving (optional)1 tbsp chopped chives for serving (optional) 1/2 onion 4 tbsp sunflower oil 1 Handkäse or Harzer 2 tbsp apple wine 2 tbsp apple vinegar 1 slice German Rye-Wheat Sourdough Bread for serving 10 g butter for serving 1/2 tsp caraway seeds for serving (optional) 1 pinch paprika powder for serving (optional) 1 tbsp chopped chives for serving (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Chop the onion very finely. Take a small bowl and mix together chopped onion with sunflower oil. Place Handcheese or Harzer in the plastic container and pour the oil mixture all over it. Cover it with a lid and leave it in the fridge for at least 12 hours. During this time the cheese and the onion will soften a bit. Take the cheese out of the plastic container leaving the oil mixture in there. Add apple vinegar and apple wine to it and mix it. Cover the hand cheese with the mixture. Serve with caraway seeds, paprika powder or chives on the top and buttered slice of German Mischbrot (German Rye and Wheat Bread). Chop the onion very finely. Chop the onion very finely. Take a small bowl and mix together chopped onion with sunflower oil. Take a small bowl and mix together chopped onion with sunflower oil. Place Handcheese or Harzer in the plastic container and pour the oil mixture all over it. Cover it with a lid and leave it in the fridge for at least 12 hours. During this time the cheese and the onion will soften a bit. Place Handcheese or Harzer in the plastic container and pour the oil mixture all over it. Cover it with a lid and leave it in the fridge for at least 12 hours. During this time the cheese and the onion will soften a bit. Take the cheese out of the plastic container leaving the oil mixture in there. Add apple vinegar and apple wine to it and mix it. Cover the hand cheese with the mixture. Take the cheese out of the plastic container leaving the oil mixture in there. Add apple vinegar and apple wine to it and mix it. Cover the hand cheese with the mixture. Serve with caraway seeds, paprika powder or chives on the top and buttered slice of German Mischbrot (German Rye and Wheat Bread). Serve with caraway seeds, paprika powder or chives on the top and buttered slice of German Mischbrot (German Rye and Wheat Bread). VIDEO NOTES