ALEPPO NABULSI CHEESE JAR 400G

The Aleppo Nabulsi Cheese Jar 400G is a semi-hard, brined cheese with a high melting point, meaning it holds its shape when heated and is ideal for grilling or frying. It is a white cheese, sold in a jar filled with salty brine to preserve it.
Flavor and texture
Flavor: The cheese has a salty flavor, though the level of salt can be reduced by soaking it in fresh water for several hours before use. It is also enhanced with aromatic seeds like nigella (black cumin) and mahleb.
Texture: The cheese is semi-soft and dense, becoming elastic and soft when heated.
Appearance: It typically comes in rectangular blocks or cylindrical forms and is white or light cream in color.
Culinary uses
This versatile cheese is used in a variety of ways in Middle Eastern cuisine:
Grilled or fried: Due to its high melting point, it can be fried in olive oil and served as an appetizer.
Desserts: It is a key ingredient in traditional Middle Eastern desserts like kunafah and katayef, where its elasticity is prized.
Pastries and savory dishes: It can be used as a filling for pastries like fatayer or sambousek.
Table cheese: It can be eaten fresh as a salty table cheese alongside bread and olives.
Salads: After desalting, it can be crumbled or cubed into salads.