Ethiopian Cheese Recipe | Ethiopian Ayib Recipe | የአይብ አሰራር | Cottage Cheese Recipe

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.

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer

Add lemon juice and stir gently until curds form

Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes

Strain the curds through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve

Rinse the curds under cold water to remove acidity

Transfer the curds to a bowl and mix in salt to taste

Melt butter in a small pan over low heat

Add herbs and spices to the melted butter and stir

Pour the herbed butter over the curds and mix gently

Serve at room temperature with injera or as a side dish

Cooking Techniques

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