Rolls in our country appeared relatively recently, but have gained quite a lot of popularity among consumers. There are many recipes for creating these rice rolls, but in any case, products such as rice and nori are used. There are vegetarian, fish, cheese and even chicken rolls. We’ll talk now about what kind of cheese is suitable for rolls. Different types of cheese are used to make these Japanese rolls . We will consider everything in turn.
Cream Cheeses
Such products combined softness, usefulness of cottage cheese and tenderness of cream. Their basis is milk, which is enriched with cream.
The cream-milk mixture, combined with many starter
cultures in which beneficial
fermented milk cultures are concentrated
, forms an amazing aroma and taste of cheese compositions.
Cream cheese for rolls "Philadelphia"
Such a product began to be produced back in 1872 in the United States of America, in the small town of Philadelphia. A little later, the famous company "Kraft Foods", which, incidentally, is the creator of this most delicious cheese, was forced to increase the production of its product. The reason for this is the huge demand for such cheese for rolls among buyers, as well as its frequent use in institutions where Japanese dishes are prepared.
In terms of calorie content, this cheese occupies an average position, it is slightly inferior to Mascarpone, but it exceeds the calorie content of a product such as Ricotta. The composition of "Philadelphia" about 24 grams of fat. The calorie content of this cheese is 253 kcal. Carbohydrate contains 3.2 grams. This creamy delicacy is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. There is even low fat Philadelphia cheese in the diet.
Talking about this product, one cannot fail to note that it is an indispensable ingredient for many cuisines. It is also used when preparing rolls. Without this cheese, a roll like Philadelphia is unthinkable. The creamy product goes well with other components of the dish.
In our country, Russia, this product comes from Europe. Of course, the presence of various barriers affects the price of the product, as well as its availability in stores in our cities. Due to the high cost of this cheese or the lack of it in supermarkets, many citizens cannot cook such Japanese dishes at home. Although you can still find this product.
Delicious Mascarpone
This product contains many amino acids, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and proteins. The calorie content of cheese is 412 kcal, and the fat in it is 41 grams. He is the fattest of creamy foods. Has a sweetish aftertaste. In Mascarpone, the carbohydrate content is 4.8 grams.
It is used to make desserts such as cheesecake and tiramisu. Of course, it is used to make rolls. Its taste and texture are similar to Philadelphia cheese.
For the production of such cheese, take leaven, milk and cream of buffalo, then combine all this, and it turns out “Mascarpone”. The shelf life of a natural product is only three days.
Cheese for rolls - "Ricotta"
"Ricotta" is made from buffalo, goat, and sheep’s milk. This is the lowest calorie cream cheese. The fat in it is 13 grams, and carbohydrates - 3 grams. Calorie content of the product is about 174 kcal. This roll cheese is a true source of healthy proteins and calcium. He can be called a leader in the number of proteins. "Ricotta" is a diet cheese enriched with vitamins of groups A and B. It has a pleasant salty taste, and all thanks to the fact that sea water is used in the production, which saturates it with minerals.
Such a product goes well with many vegetables, especially tomatoes. It is used for the preparation of Mediterranean and Italian dishes, as well as rolls. This cheese gives the dish interesting flavor notes.
Other species
Sometimes cheeses such as Buko or Natura are used to make rolls. They are similar in consistency to the Philadelphia cheese. They are great for making toppings for roll. Such cheeses are cheaper than their American counterpart.
Delicious feta cheese
What cheese is used for rolls? Of course, Feta. This Greek white cheese is made from goat or sheep’s milk. Outwardly, it resembles pressed cottage cheese, only its taste is brackish, more expressive, with a gentle acidity. The fat content of this product ranges from thirty percent to sixty. Feta cheese was first prepared in France (on the island of Corsica). Calorie content is 215 kcal per 100 grams of product. In rolls with such cheese 150 kcal.
It is used for the preparation of various salads, as well as rolls and sushi.
Little conclusion
Now you know which cheese is put on the rolls. Be sure to tell this information to lovers of Japanese cuisine, in particular sushi. They will be very interested to learn about what types of cheese are used to prepare their favorite dish, that is, rolls.