Mihaliç Peyniri Explained

Mihaliç peyniri
Country:Turkey
Source:sheep
Texture:hard
Fat:45%

Mihaliç peyniri is an aged sheep's milk cheese from Turkey.

Similar to kefalotyri[1] or beyaz peynir, Mihaliç peyniri is stored in brine. The curds are placed in hot water and stirred, then left in the water to harden and acquire a firm, slightly elastic texture and finally are salted and dried.

It is made in various sizes and shapes, usually balls or slices, and can be used as a substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano.[2] It is often used in salads and baked dishes.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Culture Magazine. Laurel Miller. Thalassa Skinner. Cheese For Dummies. 2 August 2012. John Wiley & Sons. 978-1-118-14552-4. 193–.
  2. Book: Ehlers, Steve, Hurt, Jeanette. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheeses of the World. 2008. Penguin. New York. 978-1-59257-714-9. 124.
  3. Web site: Cheese Description: Mihalic Peynir. cheese.com. 6 May 2011.