EDITORIAL DRAFT · RECIPE

Ayib

A mild fresh curd cheese often served to cool spicy dishes or alongside kitfo.

Time45 min
Yieldabout 2 cups
TraditionsEthiopian
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vegetarianEthiopian
INGREDIENTS

What you need.

  • 2 literswhole milk
  • 1/4 cup, as neededlemon juice or mild acid
  • small pinch, optionalsalt
Ingredient amounts scaled to 1×. Cooking time and pan size may not scale linearly.
METHOD

How to make it.

  1. 1Heat milk gently until steaming but not violently boiling.
  2. 2Add acid gradually until curds separate from whey.
  3. 3Rest briefly, then strain through cheesecloth.
  4. 4Rinse lightly for a milder flavor if desired.
  5. 5Drain to the preferred soft, crumbly texture.
VARIATION

Households differ.

Traditional techniques and souring methods vary; this is a practical home approximation.

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