Lentil Cheese
Description
Below I will explain in more detail. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
First, prepare a cheese starter. Pour oat flakes into a clean jar, add warm boiled water, and add a slice of rye bread cut into cubes. Cover with cheesecloth and leave for 2–3 days at room temperature. The starter should develop a sour taste and aroma.
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Step 3
Strain the starter and let it rest for a while. Use half of the liquid for making the cheese.
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Step 4
Cook the lentils until done according to the package instructions. Cool to room temperature.
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Step 5
Grind the lentils together with the olive oil, starter, and all the spices until smooth.
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Step 6
Transfer the resulting mixture into a mold greased with vegetable oil. I use a culinary ring. Wrap the mold in parchment and leave at room temperature for 2–3 days.
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Step 7
Chill the finished cheese in the refrigerator so it firms up even more. You can roll the sides of the cheese in dried herbs or finely chopped fresh herbs. Lentil cheese is ready.