Latvian Cheese (Janu Siers or Janu Cheese)

curd cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise seeds

Fennel seeds can mimic the flavor profile.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

Combine whole milk and butter in a pot over medium heat until melted and mixed.

Add Russian farmers cheese and stir until well combined.

Season with salt and caraway or cumin seeds to taste.

Remove from heat and let cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens