Ethiopian cheese/ how to make Ayib/ አይብ አሰራር

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity with a different flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing fat.

Heat the whole milk in a pot until it reaches a gentle boil.

Once boiling, remove from heat and add the white vinegar, stirring gently.

Let the mixture sit for a few minutes until curds form and separate from the whey.

Strain the curds using a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer to remove excess whey.

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