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Leyden cheese

Also called Leiden cheese, Leidse kaas, cumin cheese, komijnekaas

Dutch semi-hard cheese studded with cumin seeds; savoury and spiced. Sliced on bread, cubed for snacks or grated over dishes.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodMature Gouda

    No cumin; add toasted cumin seeds to the dish to get close.

  • T2 · GoodYoung Gouda

    Milder and creamier, no cumin; add cumin seeds.

  • T3 · In a pinchEdam

    Milder and lacks the cumin; add some cumin seeds.

Cook with Leyden cheese

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