¿Qué es Asiago Cheese?
An Italian cow's milk cheese, ranging from fresh (Asiago Fresco) with a mild, milky taste to aged (Asiago d'Allevo) with a sharp, nutty, and savory flavor.
"A versatile Italian gem that can play both a mild, meltable role or a sharp, pungent one, depending on its age."
¿A qué sabe Asiago Cheese?
Mild, sweet, buttery (fresh) to Sharp, nutty, piquant (aged)
- Taste
- Salty, Umami, Tangy (aged), Mild, Milky (fresh)
- Texture
- Firm, Crumbly (aged), Semi-firm (fresh)
- Aroma
- Nutty, Pungent, Milky
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Aging Process
Fresco (20-40 days), Mezzano (3-5 months), Vecchio (>10 months), Stravecchio (>15 months)
PDO Status
Protected Designation of Origin (Italy)
Production Origin
Originally from the Asiago plateau in Veneto, Italy
Información Nutricional
Per 1 oz (28g)El Secreto del Chef
When grating hard Asiago, allow it to come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to grate and enhance its flavor release.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Asiago Cheese
El mejor sustituto para Asiago Cheese es Parmesan Cheese, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Excellent for aged Asiago, similar sharp, salty, nutty flavor.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Parmesan Cheese Mejor | 1:1 | Excellent for aged Asiago, similar sharp, salty, nutty flavor. |
| Pecorino Romano | 1:1 | Sharper, saltier, made from sheep's milk, good for aged Asiago. |
| Provolone (mild) | 1:1 | Good for fresh Asiago, with a mild, milky flavor and good melt. |
| Fontina Cheese | 1:1 | Another good melter, creamy texture, nutty and mild. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Asiago Cheese
- For aged Asiago, look for a firm, crumbly texture and a pungent aroma.
- For fresh, look for a smooth, elastic texture.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Asiago Cheese?
- Pasta
- salads
- sandwiches
- gratins
- pizza
- antipasto
- soups
- polenta
- roasted vegetables.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Asiago Cheese?
Mild, sweet, buttery (fresh) to Sharp, nutty, piquant (aged) Nutty|Pungent|Milky
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Asiago Cheese?
El mejor sustituto es Parmesan Cheese (1:1). Excellent for aged Asiago, similar sharp, salty, nutty flavor.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Asiago Cheese?
For aged Asiago, look for a firm, crumbly texture and a pungent aroma. For fresh, look for a smooth, elastic texture.