Natural Village Cottage Cheese - English Subtitles

milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Low-fat milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers fat content while providing creaminess.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin seeds

Fennel seeds offer a similar flavor profile.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Yogurt provides a tangy flavor with lower fat.

Pour 7 litres of milk into a pot.

Place the pot on the stove and heat until the milk is almost boiling.

Add 2 teaspoons of citric acid to the milk.

Stir the milk until the reaction stops and cottage cheese forms.

Transfer the cottage cheese from the pot to a bowl.

Pour cold water over the cheese bag to prevent sticking.

Place the cottage cheese into a cheese bag and shake it to remove gaps.

Tie up the cheese bag and press down on it to remove excess liquid.

Wait a few minutes for the cheese to press down.

Take the cheese out of the bag, running cold water over it if necessary.

Weigh the cheese; it should be around 1 kilo 200 grams.

Optionally add spices like Vegeta or garlic before brining.

Let the cheese sit in salt brine for about 24 hours before drying and smoking.

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