Welcome to my channel, where I explore the world of culinary delights! In this video, I take you on a flavourful journey to the beautiful island of Malta, known for its rich culinary heritage.
Join me as I dive into the secrets of the iconic Maltese fresh cheese, Gbejniet.
Gbejniet, a beloved staple of Maltese cuisine, is a mouthwatering fresh cheese traditionally made from sheep or goat milk. It boasts a creamy texture and a mild, slightly tangy flavour that captures the essence of the Mediterranean.
In this video, I share with you an authentic Gbejniet recipe handed down through generations (though it is modified a little using cows milk). Witness the traditional cheese-making process, from curdling the milk to shaping the cheese rounds.
Whether you're a cheese love, a food enthusiast, or someone looking to explore the unique flavours of Malta, this video is sure to inspire your taste buds and transport you to the sunny shores of this Mediterranean gem.
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RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 litres full cream milk
1 cup full cream milk powder
2 tbsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp rennet
Thermometer
15 - 18 baskets (depending on size)
Method:
1. Dilute milk powder with a cup of ilk from the 3 litres. Place milk, milk power an salt into large pot.
2. Heat on a low heat until it reaches 37c using thermometer
3. When the milk reaches 37c remove milk from heat, whisk rennet into warm milk
4. Allow to sit for 1/2 hour
5. then cut 3 lines into milk, cover with lid, cover pot with a towel to retain the warmth and allow to sit for another hour and a half.
6. Place baskets on wire rack with tray underneath for catching the whey.
7. With a ladle place cheese i baskets and fill to the very top, these will decrease through the process.
8. Flip after 24 hours
9. Remove from baskets 48 hours from first preparation and place back on wire rack for further draining.
10. You can eat them or let them drain further. The longer the draining the more dried the cheese will be. You can dry outside after 2 days.
For Peppered Gbejniet:
On 3rd day place on a cake coolihing rack with a small tray under then place the lot in a hanging drying net. After 24 hours flip them and remove draining tray but keep them on cooking rack for up to 5 days depending on the weather. Bring inside then soak or bath in vinegar for a few minutes. Pat dry and roll in rushed peppercorns. You can then place in a jar with vegetable oil.
6 окт 2024
