June 01, 2009

Sandwich with Yogurt Cheese, Roasted Asparagus and Prosciutto

I think I found a new food addiction. Well, I still have about five avacados on my counter, but my newest addiction is this Yogurt Cheese or as it is called in Middle East - Labneh. I now use a little different method, I wrap the yogurt in a lot of cheese cloth and then hang it over a deep bowl for a couple of hours. Those few hours are enough to drain the yogurt and get a nice, soft, creamy and tangy cheese. This time it's paired with peppery arugula (my other new favourite food), salty prosciutto and roasted and caramelized asparagus. Beautiful combination for a very tasty sandwich.

Sandwich with Yogurt Cheese, Roasted Asparagus and Prosciutto

recipe adapted from carina-forum

 

  • Bread
  • Yogurt Cheese (or your favourite cream cheese)
  • Arugula
  • Prosciutto
  • Asparagus (+ olive oil, salt, pepper)
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

 

- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
- Wash asparagus, snap off the woody ends, arrange the spears onto a baking sheet, lightly cover with olive oil, salt, pepper and roast for a few minutes until they are cooked to your liking.
- Toast the bread.
- Spread some cheese onto a bread, lightly salt it.
- Arrange a few arugula leaves on the cheese.
- Wrap prosciutto around cooked and still warm asparagus.
- Place the wrapped asparagus on top of the arugula leaves.
- Ground the pepper on top.
- Enjoy!

Sandwich with Yogurt Cheese, Roasted Asparagus and Prosciutto

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4 comments

beautiful job on the presentation. I bet the flavor is great too.
oneshotbeyond posted on Jun 02, 2009 at 12:26
Heather, thank you very much. And yes, it tasted really good. I had about three of those.
Julia posted on Jun 02, 2009 at 21:29
Wow you have made me hungry now! So simple this but the flavors rock. Good parma ham is the key, you get so many chewy stringy versions these days in the shops. Sliced wafer thin is the only way!
Niall Harbison posted on Jun 03, 2009 at 18:10
Niall, thank you. Yes, it's very simple but together the components combine into some really magical tastes. And you are right about the ham, the wafer thin is the way to go!
Julia posted on Jun 03, 2009 at 22:43

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