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ALEPPO CECIL CHEESE JAR 400GR

$11.49

The Aleppo Cecil Cheese Jar 400G is a type of Middle Eastern string cheese, also known as chechil or tel peyniri. It is a brined cheese, similar in texture to mozzarella, and is made from cow's milk. The Aleppo brand cheese is stored in a jar filled with salty brine to keep it fresh.
Flavor and texture
Flavor: The cheese has a salty flavor that can be reduced by soaking it in water before serving. Some brands include seasonings like mahleb or nigella seeds.
Texture: The cheese has a unique, rope-like or braided shape made of chewy, pull-apart strings.
Production: It is made by stretching hot cheese curds into long, thin strings, which are then braided and soaked in brine.
Origin: Cecil cheese is a traditional food in many countries across the Middle East and surrounding regions, including Syria (Aleppo), Armenia, Georgia, and Turkey.
Culinary uses
Mezze platter: Can be served alongside fresh bread, olives, and pickled vegetables.
Snack: A flavorful and fun snack, enjoyed by pulling apart the strings.
Sandwiches and salads: Can be shredded or layered on sandwiches and salads.
Baked goods: Some varieties can be used in baked goods like börek or pastries.