It is very important to eat not only tasty, but also healthy products for the body. However, in our time it is not so simple. More often, products that contain a large number of dyes, preservatives and flavor enhancers are sold on store shelves.
And this, of course, does not add to their benefits. In order for your family to eat fully and balanced, you need to learn how to cook most of the products yourself. For example,
goat cheese. At home, it will turn out no less tasty than sold in stores. However, you decide which ingredients will be used. This significantly reduces the risk of adding unnecessary "chemistry".
To make goat cheese at home, you will need the following ingredients:
- Chicken eggs (dry protein) - 3 pieces.
- Dried Basil - 2 tsp.
- Sour cream (fat content - 30%) - 400 g.
- Raw goat milk - 2 l.
- Salt - 2.5 tbsp. l
- Dill in dried form - 1 tsp.
- Garlic - 1 tsp.
To cook goat cheese at home for about 3 people, you need to start with the main ingredient.
We heat the milk in a deep pan, not forgetting to constantly stir with a spoon. All this must be done on low heat. Sour cream will have to be thoroughly beaten with salt and eggs. To get a homogeneous mass, use a mixer. It will also significantly reduce cooking time. As a result, you will get a very tender goat cheese. A home-made product prepared by our own efforts will surely appeal to all family members.
The resulting mixture must be added to the pan with warm milk. All this is heated to a state of boiling. Stirring with a spoon, simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes. Prepare a sieve, putting gauze on the bottom.
To get goat cheese, the recipe of which you are currently studying, get rid of excess moisture, the fabric must be folded in at least two layers. Add basil, dill, and dried garlic to the pan. Thoroughly mix the mass. Pour everything into a sieve. To make the glass excess liquid, raise the edges of the gauze and tie the free part of the fabric into a knot. For best results, hang it all over the sink.
Goat cheese at home is cooked quickly enough. However, you must definitely wait for the moment when water will no longer drip from the gauze. When it comes, transfer the cloth with the cheese wrapped in it to the pan. Cover it with a plate and place a load on top. A jar of water is perfect. Now it's time to put everything in the refrigerator and wait about 12-15 hours. After the specified period of time, the cheese can be considered ready and served. Garnish it with fresh herbs on top and enjoy the delicate creamy taste.
As you already understood, goat cheese at home is not only quick and easy, but also economical. The product will be much cheaper than the purchase. At the same time, you can be absolutely sure that feed your pets exclusively with a natural product. The benefits of such cheese are undeniable. It will be a great addition to sandwiches at breakfast, as well as enriching a light evening dinner. Goat cheese is a dietary product. Therefore, it can be eaten with confidence even to those who strictly monitor their figure.