Lithuanian Caraway Cheese (Lietuviškas kmynų sūris)
Lietuviškas kmynų sūris, or Lithuanian Caraway Cheese, is a traditional Lithuanian dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. This cheese is often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, and it pairs perfectly with dark rye bread and a glass of cold beer.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon whole milk
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a large pot and heat it over medium heat until it reaches 185°F, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Remove the pot from the heat and gently stir in the white vinegar. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the curds to form.
- Line a colander with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Carefully pour the curds and whey into the colander, allowing the whey to drain away.
- Gather the corners of the cheesecloth and tie them together to form a pouch. Hang the pouch over the bowl and let it drain for 1 hour.
- After draining, transfer the cheese to a mixing bowl and stir in the salt and caraway seeds until well combined.
- Shape the cheese into a round disk and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large pot Colander Cheesecloth Mixing bowl
Tools
Thermometer Cheesecloth String
Serving suggestions
Serve the Lietuviškas kmynų sūris with slices of dark rye bread and a cold Lithuanian beer for an authentic experience.
Tips & tricks
For a stronger caraway flavor, you can toast the caraway seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before adding them to the cheese.
Cost
$8