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Ricotta Salata

N/A Allergens: Milk
Ricotta Salata

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Italian (Southern Italian)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sheep's Milk Whey

O Que É Ricotta Salata?

A firm, salted, and aged Italian cheese made from the whey of sheep's milk, often pressed and resembling feta.

Qual o Sabor de Ricotta Salata?

Ricotta Salata tem um sabor salty, milky, tangy, nutty com aromas de milky, slightly piquant, briny.

Taste
Salty, Milky, Tangy, Nutty
Texture
Firm, Crumbly, Dry, Slightly granular
Aroma
Milky, Slightly piquant, Briny
Acidity
Medium

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 1 oz (28g)
Calories368 kcal
Total Fat28g
Saturated Fat19g
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol90mg
Protein28g
Total Carbohydrate1g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0.5g
Calcium900mg
Iron0.3mg
Potassium80mg

Segredo do Chef

Its saltiness makes it a great finishing cheese. Grate or crumble directly onto hot pasta dishes to slightly melt and release flavor.

Substitutos e Proporções de Ricotta Salata

O melhor substituto para Ricotta Salata é Feta Cheese, usado na proporção de 1:1. Closest match for crumbly texture and salty, tangy flavor, though feta is typically brinier.

Substitutos para Ricotta Salata com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Feta Cheese Melhor 1:1 Closest match for crumbly texture and salty, tangy flavor, though feta is typically brinier.
Goat Cheese (Firm/Aged) 1:1 For a similar tang and crumbly texture, but with a more pronounced 'goaty' flavor.
Cotija Cheese 1:1 A Mexican cheese offering a salty, crumbly profile, good for grating over dishes.
Parmesan (Grana Padano) 1:1 (grated) For a hard, salty, grating cheese with umami, but different texture when crumbled.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Ricotta Salata

  1. Look for firm, white blocks.
  2. Avoid anything with mold (unless desired for a specific type) or a strong off-odor.

O Que Combina Bem Com Ricotta Salata?

  • Pasta (especially with tomato sauce)
  • salads
  • roasted vegetables
  • olives
  • red wine.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Ricotta Salata?

Salty, Milky, Tangy, Nutty Milky, Slightly piquant, Briny

Qual é um bom substituto para Ricotta Salata?

O melhor substituto é Feta Cheese (1:1). Closest match for crumbly texture and salty, tangy flavor, though feta is typically brinier.

Como escolher e armazenar Ricotta Salata?

Look for firm, white blocks. Avoid anything with mold (unless desired for a specific type) or a strong off-odor.

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