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Ayib (Ethiopian Fresh Cheese)

Ayib (Ethiopian Fresh Cheese)

Ethiopia

30Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
7Steps
About

A mild, crumbly fresh cheese similar to a light cottage cheese, served across Ethiopia to cool the heat of spicy dishes like kitfo and misir wat.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Sieve or cheesecloth
  • Spoon
Ingredients
Buttermilk (or soured milk)1 L
Lemon juice (if using fresh milk)2 tbsp
Saltto taste

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