Why it works: Goat cheese and olive work together. They rank in the top 7% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 573 recipes. Both carry methyl 2-methylbutyrate, which smells apple, fatty. The science ↓
Crispy Fried Goat Cheese
Serves 4Ingredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Goat Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 103 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Goat cheese + olivetop 7% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together573 recipes
Shared aroma: methyl 2-methylbutyrate (apple, fatty).
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Goat cheese + eggtop 26% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together194 recipes
Shared aroma: 1-octen-3-ol (mushroom, earthy).
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Egg + olivetop 31% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together15,340 recipes
Shared aroma: 2,4-decadienal (seaweed).
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