Wasabi cheese – for those who fancy something completely different. The spicy hot Japanese wasabi makes this cheese one for the lovers of daringly seasoned food. Its striking green colour makes this cheese not only a feast for the taste buds, but also for the eyes. The wasabi is added to a traditional semi-matured Gouda cheese which has a maturation period of 8 to 10 weeks.
Every year, 650 million kilos of Gouda cheese is produced in the Netherlands. Cheese must weigh at least 12 kilograms, must mature for 36 weeks, and can be made only in the summer.
It can be eaten on its own, if you enjoy its intense flavor. Also this cheese can season your everyday meal: pasta, pizza or salad. Gouda is a perfect pairing with bread.
DrinksThe classic pairing recommendation for aged Gouda is full-bodied red, particularly French Bordeaux or Cabernet Franc. Also the flavors of the Gouda cheese pair well with beer or spirits that have dimension, like whiskey.