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Chakka

A very creamy fresh cheese, made by straining thick yogurt and lightly salting it. It is spread on bread or served with fresh vegetables and flatbread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

144 kcal per serving

Protein
9.9 g
Carbohydrates
6.7 g
of which sugars
6.6 g
Fat
7.1 g
of which saturated fat
3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Line a sieve set over a bowl with cheesecloth.
  2. Pour the yogurt into the cloth and let it drain in the fridge for 8 hours.
  3. Collect the fresh cheese obtained and mix it with the salt.
  4. Stir in the olive oil and chopped dill, then season with pepper.
  5. Serve with flatbread and fresh vegetables.

Variations and tips

Garlic version. Add a crushed clove of garlic to the cheese for a stronger flavor.

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