Dairy & cheese · block
Akkawi
Also called akawi, ackawi, jibneh akkawi
Smooth, white brined Levantine cheese, salty and mild, melting softly. Soaked to desalt and used in knafeh, manakish and cheese pastries.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodHalloumi
Firmer and squeaky; melts less.
- T2 · GoodMozzarella
Milder and less salty; melts well for kunafa.
- T2 · GoodNabulsi cheese
Saltier and spiced with mahleb; soak to desalt.
- T3 · In a pinchFeta
Crumbly and tangy; doesn't melt.
Cook with Akkawi
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