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Parmigiano-Reggiano with Balsamic Vinegar

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This simple union of two splendid regional specialties is eaten throughout Emilia-Romagna.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 as an hors d'oeuvre or cheese course

Ingredients

a 1/2-pound piece Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar* (preferably aceto balsamico tradizionale extra vecchio
*available at some specialty foods shops and by mail order from Dean & DeLuca, tel. (800) 999-0306, ext. 269

Preparation

  1. With a small knife break parmigiano-reggiano into bite-size chunks and transfer to a plate. Drizzle cheese evenly with 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar and let stand 15 minutes. Drizzle cheese with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar.

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