Homemade Adyghe Cheese
Description
This recipe won't take much time. This simple and very convenient homemade Adyghe cheese recipe is within reach for any home cook. There are several recipes for making this kind of cheese, but this one is as simple as it gets and won't take much of your time. Even if you're on a diet and counting calories, this product is simply indispensable. You can use the cheese for sandwiches and for preparing various dishes. Adyghe cheese pairs well with tomato, basil, and parsley. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Bring the milk to a boil. Pour in the whey. Leave it to simmer on low heat. Wait until the cheese curdles. This usually takes about 7 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Take another small saucepan or bowl and cover it with a double layer of cheesecloth. Pour the cheese into it. First the whey will drain out, then the cheese itself. Salt lightly. Add herbs and spices (optional).
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Step 3
3. Tie the cheesecloth tightly, crossing two ends and then the other two ends. Once you have a “cross over cross” tie, hang it so the remaining whey can drain off.
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Step 4
4. After the whey has drained off, place the cheese under a press while still wrapped in cheesecloth. Set it on a plate, press another plate on top, and place a 1-liter jar filled with water on top. Put everything in the refrigerator.
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Step 5
5. After a couple of hours, take it out of the refrigerator. Carefully unwrap the cheese from the cheesecloth. Everything is ready. Now that you know how to make Adyghe cheese at home, try making this recipe at home and treat your household to the finished product. Bon appétit!