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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)

O Que É 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.

Qual o Sabor de Kefalotyri Cheese?

Kefalotyri Cheese tem um sabor pungent, salty, sharp, nutty, tangy com aromas de 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

Informação 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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Kefalotyri Cheese

O melhor substituto para Kefalotyri Cheese é Pecorino Romano, usado na proporção de 1:1. Hard, salty sheep's milk cheese, very similar for grating.

Substitutos para Kefalotyri Cheese com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Pecorino Romano Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Kefalotyri Cheese

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Kefalotyri Cheese?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Kefalotyri Cheese?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Kefalotyri Cheese?

O melhor substituto é Pecorino Romano (1:1). Hard, salty sheep's milk cheese, very similar for grating.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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