KESHI YENA (STUFFED EDAM CHEESE)
This a traditional delicacy from the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. It may take a bit of time and effort, but it will be well worth it!
Provided by SilentCricket
Categories Cheese
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 ball, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Cut a small horizontal circle to make a"lid" on the upper part of the cheese.
- Scoop out the inside, leaving a shell 1/4" to 1/2" inch thick.
- Saute the vegetables, seasonings, and beef.
- Simmer for aprox.
- 20 minutes until the tomatoes are reduced.
- Then remove from the stove and allow to cool slightly.
- Beat 4 eggs and blend into this mixture.
- Generously grease a casserole dish or the top of a double boiler with the margarine or oil.
- Place the cheese shell upright in the greased dish.
- Fill with the vegetable/beef mixture.
- Cover with the"lid" (cheese circle).
- Beat the remaining egg and spread beaten egg on top of the cheese as a sealer.
- Set the casserole in a pan of hot water and bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350.
- OR---.
- Place the double boiler over simmering water and cook, covered for the same amount of time, replenishing water as necessary.
- VARIATION: Slice cheese about 1/4" inch in thickness.
- Line a deep buttered dish or individual custard cups with cheese slices, overlapping edges.
- Place filling inside, cover with cheese and brush with beaten egg to seal.
- Place in a pan of hot water and bake as directed above.
EASY KESHI YENA RECIPE
A spiced meat and Edam cheese main dish or appetizer from Aruba and Curacao
Provided by Annelotte Ellis
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- If using chicken, prepare it in advance by simmering in water (with salt, water, onion, parsley which is later discarded), allow it to cool, remove from the bones and then shred it. You can also bake the chicken pieces (sprinkled with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning) in a 350 oven for 45 minutes, allow it to cool, remove from the bones and then shred it.
- Brown the shredded chicken or ground beef ( or a combination of both) in a heavy frying pan.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the Edam cheese and parsley
- Simmer for 15 minutes
- Slice 2/3 of the Edam cheese into thin slices (optional. Omit if you're not lining the casseroles)
- Grate the remaining 1/3 of the Edam cheese and add it to the meat and spice mixture.
- Line the individual serving dishes with the slices of Edam cheese making sure they overlap (optional)
- Fill the dishes with the Edam, meat and spice mixture and top with grated Edam
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, sprinkle with parsley and serve hot with sliced toasted French bread or chunks of cornbread
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 1558 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STUFFED EDAM CHEESE
I clipped this recipe from a magazine almost thirty years ago and have made it many times for Christmas parties and gatherings. It's a spreadable step away from the ordinary cheese platter. Serve with your favorite crackers, melba rounds, or pretzel dippers. I also like it because it can be prepared in advance of when you will be serving it.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 1 cheese ball
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Remove a 2 to 3 inch wide horizontal slice from top of cheese.
- Scoop out the cheese, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell.
- With a sharp knife, cut a sawtooth pattern around the edge of the shell.
- Shred the cheese.
- With an electric mixer, blend shredded cheese with the remaining ingredients.Mixture will be lumpy.
- Spoon cheese mixture into shell, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until about 2 hours before serving.
- May be prepared in advance to this point up to three days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3764.2, Fat 253.3, SaturatedFat 159.5, Cholesterol 807.4, Sodium 8785.4, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 18.4, Protein 228.6
KESHI YENA (CHICKEN STUFFED CHEESE)
Make and share this Keshi Yena (Chicken Stuffed Cheese) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ddav0962
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add peppers and onions; saute 5 minutes. Add raisins, olives, chicken, pickles, tomato paste and salt. Cook 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Grease 4 (8oz) ramekins. Line ramekins with 12 slices of cheese. Fill with chicken mixture. Top with remaining slices of cheese. Tuckin any cheese that hangs over the edge.
- Place ramekins in a large pan. Add hot water half-way up the sides of ramekins; cover pan tightly with foil or a lid and place over medium-high heat. Cook 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 556.8, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 27.8
KESHI YENA (ARUBA)
This recipe is from week 14 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every nation on Earth, and Aruba is my 14th stop. Keshi Yena is traditionally made in a hollowed-out, four pound wheel of cheese. This updated version comes from Gasparito's Restaurant and Art Gallery in Aurba.
Provided by GiddyUpGo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt the butter over medium heat. Then add the onions and sauté until they turn a golden brown color.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except for the cheese.
- Butter a baking pan and line it with slices of Gouda. Then pour the chicken mixture on top, and top with the rest of the cheese slices.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, then put it under your broiler for a few minutes, just long enough to start browning the cheese.
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