Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Gebna Beyda

Ingredients:
Pint of half and half
Quart of buttermilk
LOTS of salt
Cream Cheese Block
Jalapenos/Serrano Peppers

Recipe:
In a large sauce pan, bring half and half to a rolling boil.
Turn off the heat once it has boiled, and let cool down to room temperature
Once the half and half is at room temperature, cut the cheese block into inch by inch squares
Prep the jar with the boiled half and half and a slivered jalapeno/serrano
Cover each inch by inch block of cheese in a generous serving of salt
Put a quarter of the blocks covered in salt into the jar
Add another jalapeno/serrano and some buttermilk
Add another quarter of the blocked covered in salt
Add another jalapeno/serrano and some buttermilk.
Repeat until done with all ingredients
Close the jar and rotate the jar in a manner to mix the milk solution among the cheese blocks
Keep closed and stored away for at least a month.

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