Frico Croccante di Montasio Friulano
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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Origin
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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Description
The most iconic preparation of Friulian cuisine — a large disc of grated aged Montasio cheese fried in its own fat until the outer edges are golden and lacework-crisp while the centre remains molten and stretchy. The simplest version contains only cheese; the festive version adds thin potato slices and onion. Eaten as a snack, antipasto or alongside polenta.
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The Thread
—Melted aged mountain cheese served in its own fat — same reliance on aged cheese's fat-to-protein ratio for a non-stringy melt Swiss
—Fried cheese disc — same concept of pan-frying cheese until self-contained and crisp Spanish
—Grated hard cheese baked or fried to a crisp wafer — same technique scaled down to a garnish American
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Flavour Context
Intensely savoury, nutty and salty with a caramelised exterior and molten interior; the potato version adds creaminess and mild sweetness — pure alpine pleasure
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