Mihaliç Peyniri

Mihaliç peyniri
Country of origin Turkey
Source of milk ewe
Texture hard
Fat content 45%

Mihaliç peyniri is an aged sheep's milk cheese from Turkey.

Similar to kelle cheese[1] or beyaz peynir, Mihaliç peyniri is stored in brine. The curds are placed in hot water and stirred, then left in the water to harden and acquire a firm, slightly elastic texture and finally are salted and dried.

It is made in various sizes and shapes, usually balls or slices, and can be used as a substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano.[2] It is often used in salads and baked dishes.[3]

References

  1. Culture Magazine; Laurel Miller; Thalassa Skinner (2 August 2012). Cheese For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 193–. ISBN 978-1-118-14552-4.
  2. Ehlers, Steve, Hurt, Jeanette (2008). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheeses of the World. New York: Penguin. p. 124. ISBN 1-59257-714-8.
  3. "Cheese Description: Mihalic Peynir". cheese.com. Retrieved 6 May 2011.


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