German · appetizer
Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)
Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread) reads funk & ferment 6.8, richness 6.3 and umami 6.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German appetizer, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Funk & Ferment 6.8 · Richness 6.3 · Umami 6.1 · Salinity 4.6 · Allium 3.5 · Bitterness 3.0 · Herbaceous 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Sweetness 1.7 · Earthy 1.2 · Sourness 1.0 · Fruity 1.0 · Heat 0.8 · Floral 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 8 oz ripe Camembert cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp dark beer
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 313.8 kcal, 13.8 g protein, 23.9 g fat, 11.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Allow Camembert to come to room temperature, then mash it thoroughly with softened butter or cream cheese.
- Stir in a splash of dark beer, paprika, caraway seeds, finely diced onion, salt, and white pepper until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
- Adjust consistency with more beer as needed.
- Garnish with chives and onion rings and serve with pretzels or dark rye bread.
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- Arroz con Pato — Peruvian
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- Körözött — Hungarian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.