cheese crisps.

Well, this was quite an eventful weekend! Our awesome Gaints are off to the World Series, watched two lovely friends get piercings ( I was rather squeamish the whole time, it was just so hard to watch!), and I dyed my hair red~ (>.>;;) I might be able to pull off a certain Grell (from 黒執事 kuroshitsuji) for our campus Halloween party, though my hair isn't nearly as long as his (or as red).

But after all this, there's one thing I've learned: it's truly the simple things in life that's the most fulfilling. You can splurge on a pair of cute shoes or outfit, but that happiness is only temporary. Eventually, you'll grow tired of them. A day chilling with friends and catching up, on the other hand, lasts so much longer, even though the day has long passed, you're still able to smile back on the memory. And to continue with the theme of simplistic pleasures...

 

Cheese crisps! They look ever so elegant and taste equally as such~ but it's terribly simple to make!

 

Three simple ingredients: your favorite hard cheese (or a mix), rice flour, and yourself! That's all there is to it~ you can also add a teaspoon of dried herbs or a dash of paprika for an extra kick. 

These are great for snacking on with a good brew or wine. Though, my favorite way to serve these crisps are on top of a simple salad lightly tossed with vinaigrette, adding a layer of texture and complexity.


cheese crisps

we'll need:
1 cup hard cheese of your choice (grated)
1 tbls rice flour (or all-purpose)
1tsp dried herb of your choosing (optional)

utensils:
measuring spoons/cups
mixing bowl
nonstick frying pan
spatula
cooling rack

~Heat the pan over medium heat. Meanwhile, mix together the cheese, flour and dried herbs (if using) in the bowl. Then, by tablespoonfuls, place the cheese mixture on the pan, making sure to spread it so there are no concentrated spots of cheese, we're aiming for an elegant lacy look here. When the cheese starts to bubble and the edges are lightly golden (about 1min), gently flip the crisp over and let it remain for 30seconds. Remove and place on a cooling rack. (If you want to shape them, gingerly place them over a rolling pin or the underside of a small bowl) Continue until you use up the rest of the cheese mixture~ then they're ready to serve!

※An alternate way to prepare these crisps is to spread the cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls on a baking sheet, baking at 350 for about 5~10minutes.