Ethiopian Ayib/cheese recipe አይብ

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine is often less expensive.

Pour whole milk into a pot.

Heat the milk on medium heat until it starts to steam, but do not let it boil.

Add vinegar to the heated milk and stir gently.

Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the curds to form.

Strain the curds using a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer.

Rinse the curds under cold water to remove the vinegar taste.

Squeeze out excess water from the curds.

Transfer the curds to a bowl and season as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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