JBEN - MOROCCAN FRESH CHEESE
Found on Cooking With Alia, a site that has authentic Moroccan recipes. Alia says; "Today, we are making Moroccan Jben, which is a white cheese that is very popular in the North of Morocco, but you can find it everywhere! We eat it in breakfast or afternoon with Moroccan mint tea! this cheese is soft, can be made with cow milk or goat milk, and many people make it at home! I am going to show you how to make it in your own home. You can serve it with bread, with msemmen, or you can make as a filling for briwat! " I've posted the recipe exactly as written on her site. Here prep time is the heating time as that is all there is to it; heat and then drain! The 12 hrs of cook time is only standing and draining time (no work!)
Provided by Annacia
Categories Breakfast
Time 12h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Step 1: Making the Milk Mixture.
- In a saucepan, on medium-high heat, heat up the milk with the salt, until it reaches a point right below a boiling point.
- When the milk is hot, you can see it starts bubbling a bit, add it to the cold buttermilk (Jben).
- You can flavor the jben if you want, I am using dried thyme. Mix well.
- Let the milk and buttermilk mixture sit on your counter for around 1-2 hours. You will notice that the mixture will start separating, there is a liquid on the top.
- Step 2: Straining the Mixture.
- To strain the mixture, I am using a cheese cloth (that you can buy in the supermarket) over a strainer, placed on top of a bowl (to get all the liquid that is strained).
- Pour the mixture on the strainer and cover it with the excess cheese cloth.
- Let the cheese mixture sit in the strainer (over the bowl) for 10-12 hours (or overnight).
- The cheese is ready after 10 hours, all the water is captured in the bowl, and you end up with the beautiful creamy cheese in the strainer.
- serve on a toasted bread, you can add some honey or jam to it!
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ma lareful
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
Maurice Designs333
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made this Jben cheese several times now, and it always turns out perfectly.
AINNY ROSSY
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Jben cheese turned out really crumbly. It wasn't very good.
Rubi Lyn
[email protected]This cheese is a bit too bland for my taste.
Waqas hadir
[email protected]This Jben cheese is delicious! I love the tangy flavor and the creamy texture. It's the perfect addition to my salads and sandwiches.
adeosun olatunde
[email protected]This is the best fresh cheese I've ever had! I love the way it melts in my mouth.
Justin Grech
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fresh cheese, but I have to admit that this Jben cheese is pretty good. It's got a nice tang to it, and it's really creamy.
Aliarshada667 Aliarshada667
[email protected]OMG! This cheese is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with fresh fruit and honey.
Razib Mohammad
[email protected]This cheese was a bit too sour for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The texture was nice and creamy, though.
Saul Taylor
[email protected]I've never had Jben cheese before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It has a unique flavor that I can't quite describe, but it's definitely delicious.
Kumar Bhujel
[email protected]This Jben cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make fresh cheese that is perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as a snack. I love the tangy, slightly salty flavor, and it has a nice, creamy texture.