KEFIR FARMER CHEESE
Make farmer cheese at home with just one container of kefir and a little bit of patience.
Provided by Julie Smolyansky
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Cheese Dairy Healthy
Yield Makes 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Line a fine-mesh sieve or colander with three layers of damp cheesecloth and set it over a large bowl. Pour the kefir into the cheesecloth-lined sieve. Allow it to drain for 24 hours in the refrigerator or on a cool countertop; transfer the drained kefir to a small heatproof bowl or pot and place this in a larger pot. Set it on the stove and fill the larger pot with enough water so that it's even with the kefir in the bowl, but not high enough that the water can spill over the sides of the bowl and into the kefir. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and let cool, while sitting in the water, to room temperature. When cool, line another fine-mesh sieve or colander with three fresh layers of cheesecloth and pour the kefir into the colander, letting the liquid drain off.
- When the liquid has mostly drained, bring the corners of the cheesecloth together, forming a ball, and give the remaining cheese a good squeeze, holding the corners tightly. (Discard the liquid.) Use kitchen string or butcher's twine to tie the corners of the cheesecloth together and hang the kefir over a sink or bowl overnight (unrefrigerated in a cool kitchen, away from sunlight). In the morning, it will resemble densely packed cottage cheese. Transfer the cheese to a sealed container and store in the refrigerator.
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Shanice Bliss
bliss-shanice36@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
edwin kisaka
e-k@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper!
Basu Vai
b_vai@yahoo.com5 stars!
Muwanguzi Rebecca
rebecca@yahoo.comYum!
Mohd Riyaz
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Samsung J5230
j-s97@gmail.comThis cheese is a great way to use up leftover kefir. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.
Shihab Shijon
shijon.s75@hotmail.comI love the tangy flavor of this cheese. It's perfect for spreading on bread or crumbling over salads.
AndrewTheGuy
andrewtheguy@hotmail.comThis cheese is so delicious! I can't believe how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Brishty Khatun
khatun_brishty@hotmail.frWow! This kefir farmer cheese is amazing! It has a smooth, creamy texture and a tangy flavor that is out of this world. I love that it's made with simple ingredients and is so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ashlyn grove
groveashlyn18@hotmail.co.ukThis kefir farmer cheese recipe was a breeze to make! I enjoyed the simple, wholesome ingredients and the ease of preparation. The resulting cheese had a creamy, tangy flavor that was perfect for spreading on bread or crumbling over salads.