Country cheese
Description
A tasty appetizer for any occasion. I want to show you. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, dissolve the starter culture in the milk, then add the rennet and continue stirring for another 5 minutes until fully dissolved. Cover the pot with a lid and leave it for 20 hours at room temperature. Carefully cut the resulting mass with a sharp knife.
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Step 2
2. After 15–20 minutes, place over heat and warm to 43°C (on very low heat, this will take about half an hour). Then, at the same temperature, simmer for approximately 40–45 minutes, stirring.
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Step 3
3. Drain the set cottage cheese onto a colander lined with cheesecloth so the excess liquid can drain off. Prepare a container with water and ice. Dip the cheesecloth-wrapped cottage cheese into it for 2–3 minutes. Then let it drain briefly and repeat the process two more times. Once the excess liquid has drained off, add salt and spices to taste.
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Step 4
4. Transfer to a mold and press for 2–3 hours. Then refrigerate the finished cheese.