JBEN - MOROCCAN FRESH CHEESE
Found on Cooking With Alia, a site that has authentic Moroccan recipes. Alia says; "Today, we are making Moroccan Jben, which is a white cheese that is very popular in the North of Morocco, but you can find it everywhere! We eat it in breakfast or afternoon with Moroccan mint tea! this cheese is soft, can be made with cow milk or goat milk, and many people make it at home! I am going to show you how to make it in your own home. You can serve it with bread, with msemmen, or you can make as a filling for briwat! " I've posted the recipe exactly as written on her site. Here prep time is the heating time as that is all there is to it; heat and then drain! The 12 hrs of cook time is only standing and draining time (no work!)
Provided by Annacia
Categories Breakfast
Time 12h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Step 1: Making the Milk Mixture.
- In a saucepan, on medium-high heat, heat up the milk with the salt, until it reaches a point right below a boiling point.
- When the milk is hot, you can see it starts bubbling a bit, add it to the cold buttermilk (Jben).
- You can flavor the jben if you want, I am using dried thyme. Mix well.
- Let the milk and buttermilk mixture sit on your counter for around 1-2 hours. You will notice that the mixture will start separating, there is a liquid on the top.
- Step 2: Straining the Mixture.
- To strain the mixture, I am using a cheese cloth (that you can buy in the supermarket) over a strainer, placed on top of a bowl (to get all the liquid that is strained).
- Pour the mixture on the strainer and cover it with the excess cheese cloth.
- Let the cheese mixture sit in the strainer (over the bowl) for 10-12 hours (or overnight).
- The cheese is ready after 10 hours, all the water is captured in the bowl, and you end up with the beautiful creamy cheese in the strainer.
- serve on a toasted bread, you can add some honey or jam to it!
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ABDUL GHFAR776
[email protected]I love making this Jben cheese with my kids. It's a fun and easy project, and the kids love eating the cheese afterwards.
Alexcin Pagador
[email protected]This Jben cheese is a great way to use up leftover milk. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Nataly Diniz
[email protected]I've been making this Jben cheese for years, and it's always a hit. It's so versatile - I use it in sandwiches, salads, and even as a dip. It's always delicious.
Diksha Kc
[email protected]This Jben cheese is a great addition to any cheeseboard. It's mild and creamy, with a slightly tangy flavor. I highly recommend it.
gopaul mithun kumarsingh
[email protected]I've been using this Jben cheese in my salads for years, and it's always a hit. It's so light and fluffy, and it adds a great flavor to the salad.
LLJW
[email protected]This Jben cheese is the perfect cheese for grilled cheese sandwiches. It's gooey and flavorful, and it holds up well to the heat.
Maarij Shoaib
[email protected]I love making this Jben cheese with my kids. It's a fun and easy project, and the kids love eating the cheese afterwards.
Samurai
[email protected]This Jben cheese is a great way to use up leftover milk. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Anik Ffmax
[email protected]I've been making this Jben cheese for years, and it's always a hit. It's so versatile - I use it in sandwiches, salads, and even as a dip. It's always delicious.
Md Sanowar Official
[email protected]This Jben cheese is a great addition to any cheese platter. It's mild and creamy, with a slightly tangy flavor. I highly recommend it.
Lily Adamson
[email protected]I made this Jben cheese for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.
Miracle Hayden
[email protected]This is the best Jben cheese I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Linda Lesperance
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making my own cheese, but I'm so glad I tried this Jben recipe. It was surprisingly easy, and the cheese turned out amazing. I can't wait to try it in different dishes.
Kashif Bhatti
[email protected]This Jben cheese is the perfect addition to my morning toast. It's light and fluffy, with a slightly tangy flavor. I also love that it's so easy to make.
than dinh
[email protected]I've tried making Jben cheese a few times now, and it's always turned out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love using it in sandwiches and salads.
Caleb Kronemeyer
[email protected]Wow, this Jben cheese is a game-changer! I've never had anything like it before. The texture is so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is out of this world. I especially love the hint of tanginess.