Hand Cheese Marinated with Onions

Hand cheese is a traditional cheese, shaped by hand, with sharp flavor and strong smell. You can find imported hand cheese – also sold as Harzer cheese – from Germany at specialty food stores. If hand cheese is unavailable, you may substitute Limburger cheese, an equally aromatic cheese widely available in many areas.

Ingredients:

2 (7 ounce) hand cheeses, very ripe
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon caraway seed
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
1 small yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced

Preparation:

Cut the cheese into 1/2-inch slices and put them in a shallow serving dish.

Whisk the oil, vinegar, caraway, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread the onion on the cheese and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with thick slices of fresh wholesome bread and butter.