Dairy & cheese · block

Ricotta salata

Also called salted ricotta

Pressed, salted and aged ricotta that is firm enough to grate or shave; milky and salty, classic over pasta alla Norma and summer salads.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCotija

    Saltier and more savoury.

  • T2 · GoodFeta

    Tangier, creamier and more briny.

  • T3 · In a pinchPecorino

    Far stronger and saltier; use much less and grate it. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchQueso fresco

    Softer and less salty.

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