Salads & starters
Dambalkhacho
A Georgian preparation made from curdled cow's milk, drained and shaped into small balls or a firm mass. It has a mild, slightly tangy flavour and is served as an accompaniment to bread or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
150 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 8.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 9.6 g
- Fat
- 8.6 g
- of which saturated fat
- 5.6 g
- Fiber
- 0.1 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Bring the milk to a simmer in a heavy-based pan, without letting it boil.
- Add the lemon juice in a thin stream while stirring; the milk should start to separate.
- Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Pour into a sieve lined with muslin and let drain for 1 hour.
- Mix the cheese obtained with the salt, pepper and cumin, then shape into balls or a firm mass.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving, with a few basil leaves.
Variations and tips
Creamier. Leave it 2 hours in the muslin instead of 1 hour for a softer, spreadable texture.
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Georgia
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Georgia
Georgia
Original Ecomely recipe.