KEFIR CHEESE
I am always looking for ways to use the kefir I make. You can strain the liquid kefir to make a yogurt or strain it further to make a cream-cheese.But I ran across many many posts in Lithuanian blogs for a different way to make a creamy ricotta-like cheese. I loved the result - I am still playing around with it, but I think it would work instead of ricotta in many recipes. I make whole milk kefir and your yield will depend on the butterfat content of the milk you start with - the higher the butterfat, the more cheese you will have. Lowfat kefir will make less cheese. And don't discard the whey - use it instead of milk or water in pancakes, quick breads, etc. Or use to water your plants. We loved it just plain spread on wholegrain rye bread, topped with a slice of avocado for me.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 6 ounces
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Pour the kefir into a 1 quart food storage bag (like a Ziploc), squeeze out the air, seal, and place in freezer. I placed it in an upright container to try to maintain a more compact shape.
- When frozen (6 hours or so), strip off the plastic and place in a cheese bag or in a colander lined with four or so layers of cheesecloth or with butter muslin. Place over a bowl and let the whey drip. I do this on the counter, but it's cool here right now. This will take 8 to 12 hours.
- Remove cheese and store in refrigerator. It should be good for at least a couple of weeks. Use plain or flavor with herbs, garlic, etc. You could also add some cream to make it creamier.
Nutrition Facts :
MAGIC MUSHROOM FRITTATA
This vegetarian frittata recipe relies on protein-rich kefir farmer cheese and eggs for a hunger fix and shiitakes for their meaty texture; sautéing coaxes out their smoky, savory essence.
Provided by Julie Smolyansky
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium sauté pan, heat 1/2 cup of the olive oil over medium- high heat until slightly shimmering. Add the shiitake slices, spreading them evenly around the pan. Now leave those mushrooms alone! Do not touch them until that sizzling sound quiets down; this will help them develop a beautiful golden brown caramelization on one side. Once that happens, give the pan a stir with a wooden spoon, loosening all the mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes more and season with a pinch of sea salt. (Do not salt until the end, as salting draws out moisture in the pan and prevents caramelization.) Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside in a bowl or plate to cool.
- Trim the kale off of its stem and cut into thin strips. In a medium sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red onion. When the garlic is slightly browned, add the kale and sauté until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. (Add a small amount of water if the kale begins to stick or turn too brown.) Season with a pinch of sea salt and set aside with the mushrooms.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place a large shallow nonstick ovenproof dish in the oven.
- In a bowl, whip the eggs with a whisk until fully beaten and slightly fluffy. Stir in the kefir, 1/2 cup of the olive oil, the farmer cheese, cooked mushrooms, sautéed kale, chopped herbs, and 2 pinches of salt. Pour the entire mixture into the heated ovenproof dish, and bake until slightly browned on top and a knife stuck in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. (If opting for the kale garnish, add the leaves after 15 minutes of cooking.)
KEFIR FARMER CHEESE
Make farmer cheese at home with just one container of kefir and a little bit of patience.
Provided by Julie Smolyansky
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Cheese Dairy Healthy
Yield Makes 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Line a fine-mesh sieve or colander with three layers of damp cheesecloth and set it over a large bowl. Pour the kefir into the cheesecloth-lined sieve. Allow it to drain for 24 hours in the refrigerator or on a cool countertop; transfer the drained kefir to a small heatproof bowl or pot and place this in a larger pot. Set it on the stove and fill the larger pot with enough water so that it's even with the kefir in the bowl, but not high enough that the water can spill over the sides of the bowl and into the kefir. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and let cool, while sitting in the water, to room temperature. When cool, line another fine-mesh sieve or colander with three fresh layers of cheesecloth and pour the kefir into the colander, letting the liquid drain off.
- When the liquid has mostly drained, bring the corners of the cheesecloth together, forming a ball, and give the remaining cheese a good squeeze, holding the corners tightly. (Discard the liquid.) Use kitchen string or butcher's twine to tie the corners of the cheesecloth together and hang the kefir over a sink or bowl overnight (unrefrigerated in a cool kitchen, away from sunlight). In the morning, it will resemble densely packed cottage cheese. Transfer the cheese to a sealed container and store in the refrigerator.
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- You will need a large pot which will accommodate the amount of dairy you have in order to cook the farmer’s cheese. Pour the milk into the large pot, add the kefir. You can add already separated kefir. I often separate the kefir from grains right before using it for the farmer’s cheese.
- Since the bottom of sieve touches the milk in the pot, this also gives me an opportunity to give kefir grains a little milk wash ( not necessary and has nothing to do with the recipe, lol). Once you’ve added all the kefir to the milk, stir the pot with a big spoon or a spatula. From this point on no more stirring the pot. Just gentle checking, the way I will describe below.
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- Let the heat work its way around the pot. It will take about 20 minutes before you will start seeing small bubbles forming on the surface of the cheese. Bubbles indicate that the cheese is forming and the milk+kefir coagulating into cheese curds. Within 5 minutes or so, you will see a small dome forming in the middle of the pot. At this time using a spatula, gently press in (into the heated liquid) the areas of the surface where the milk hasn’t coagulated. TURN THE HEAT DOWN TO LOW and let the pot sit there for another 10-15 minutes.
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