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Ayibአይብ

Ethiopian fresh cheese made by curdling milk

Prep
5 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Serves
4
Region
National

Ingredients

Make

4 servings

Method

  1. Heat milk in a saucepan until just simmering

  2. Add lemon juice or vinegar and stir gently

  3. Milk will curdle; remove from heat

  4. Pour into a cheesecloth-lined strainer to drain whey

  5. Season with salt and let drain 5 minutes

  6. Use fresh as cheese or let dry for firmer texture

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From the kitchen

  • Use fresh milk for best results

  • Drain longer for firmer cheese

  • Add herbs or garlic for flavor

Tags

  • fresh-cheese
  • mild
  • side-dish
  • dairy

Per serving

Calories
120
Protein
8g
Carbohydrate
5g
Fat
7g

Estimates. They shift with how you make it and what you make it with.

Suitable for

  • vegetarian
  • gluten-free

Contains

  • dairy

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