Iraqi cheese

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a dairy-free version.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a slight sweetness and can be used interchangeably.

Heat 1 gallon of whole milk in a pot until it starts to boil.

Add 3/4 cup of white vinegar to the boiling milk and stir gently until curds form.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of basil, and 1 tablespoon of flaxseed, mixing well.

After 1 hour, pour the curds into a colander lined with cheesecloth to drain the whey.

Place a heavy object on top to help drain all the water from the curds.

Refrigerate the cheese to firm it up before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens