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Kefalotyri Cheese

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Kefalotyri Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Greek, Cypriot, Mediterranean
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sheep's Milk, Goat's Milk (or blend)

¿Qué es Kefalotyri Cheese?

A hard, salty, yellow Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk (or a blend), often used for grating or frying.

¿A qué sabe Kefalotyri Cheese?

Kefalotyri Cheese tiene un sabor pungent, salty, sharp, nutty, tangy con aromas strong, distinct, sheepy/goaty notes.

Taste
Pungent, salty, sharp, nutty, tangy
Texture
Hard, firm, crumbly, brittle
Aroma
Strong, distinct, sheepy/goaty notes
Acidity
Low to Medium

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories380 kcal
Total Fat30g
Saturated Fat20g
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol90mg
Protein28g
Total Carbohydrate2g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium800mg
Iron0.5mg
Potassium80mg

El Secreto del Chef

For authentic Saganaki, dredge Kefalotyri in flour, fry quickly in olive oil until golden, then flambé with ouzo and squeeze with lemon.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Kefalotyri Cheese

El mejor sustituto para Kefalotyri Cheese es Pecorino Romano, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Hard, salty sheep's milk cheese, very similar for grating.

Sustitutos para Kefalotyri Cheese con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Pecorino Romano Mejor 1:1 Hard, salty sheep's milk cheese, very similar for grating.
Parmesan 1:1 Hard, nutty, salty cow's milk cheese, slightly less pungent.
Graviera 1:1 Another hard Greek cheese, slightly sweeter, less sharp.
Halloumi 1:1 (for frying) Semi-hard, salty, excellent for grilling/frying, different texture.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Kefalotyri Cheese

  1. Look for a firm, yellowish block with a distinct aroma.
  2. Store wrapped in parchment paper, then plastic, in the fridge.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Kefalotyri Cheese?

  • Pasta
  • salads
  • saganaki
  • red wine
  • olives
  • crusty bread
  • grilled meats.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Kefalotyri Cheese?

Pungent, salty, sharp, nutty, tangy Strong, distinct, sheepy/goaty notes

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Kefalotyri Cheese?

El mejor sustituto es Pecorino Romano (1:1). Hard, salty sheep's milk cheese, very similar for grating.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Kefalotyri Cheese?

Look for a firm, yellowish block with a distinct aroma. Store wrapped in parchment paper, then plastic, in the fridge.

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