Description
A deliciously tangy and spicy Swicy Baked Feta dish featuring a creamy feta cheese block topped with a sweet and spicy Gochujang honey glaze, baked to golden perfection and perfect for serving with warm pita, sourdough, or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baked Feta
- 1 block feta (approx. 200g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Gochujang-Honey Glaze
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
To Finish
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: sliced scallions or chili threads
- Warm pita, sourdough, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Feta: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the block of feta into a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and season with black pepper to your liking.
- Make the Gochujang-Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, rice vinegar or lime juice, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and grated garlic until smooth and well combined.
- Apply the Glaze: Spoon the prepared glaze generously over the top and sides of the feta block, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor penetration.
- Bake the Feta: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the edges of the feta turn golden and the glaze begins to bubble.
- Optional Broil for Caramelization: For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil and broil the feta for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top. Add sliced scallions or chili threads if desired. Serve hot with warm pita, sourdough bread, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Watch the feta carefully during broiling to avoid burning the glaze.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your preferred spice level.
- This dish can be served as an appetizer or a sharing snack.
- Warm bread or crackers enhance the eating experience and complement the spicy-sweet flavors.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute feta with a firm tofu pressed and seasoned similarly.
