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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)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'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.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Kefalotyri Cheese ?

Le/La/L'Kefalotyri Cheese a un goût pungent, salty, sharp, nutty, tangy avec des arômes 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

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Kefalotyri Cheese

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Kefalotyri Cheese est Pecorino Romano, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Hard, salty sheep's milk cheese, very similar for grating.

Substituts pour Kefalotyri Cheese avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Pecorino Romano Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Kefalotyri Cheese

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Kefalotyri Cheese ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Kefalotyri Cheese ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Kefalotyri Cheese ?

Le meilleur substitut est Pecorino Romano (1:1). Hard, salty sheep's milk cheese, very similar for grating.

Comment choisir et conserver le 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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