Liptauer

This is a mellow creamy spread to put on crackers or dark rye bread. There are many different versions of this Hungarian recipe. Some include a little ground caraway seed or capers.

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• half a small onion, grated
• half teaspoon paprika
• half teaspoon anchovy paste, or 1 small anchovy, finely chopped
• half teaspoon Dijon mustard
• dash of salt

Method

Thoroughly mix the cottage cheese and sour cream using a hand held processor, or mash with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients, taste and adjust seasoning.  If possible set aside for a few hours before serving.

May be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.