Manchego
Posted: 25 July 2009 09:28 AM
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I made a cows raw unpasteurized milk Manchego with Lipase added. After 4 weeks in the cave, I decided to wrap it with fresh grape leaves for a further 6 weeks ageing.
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Posted: 25 July 2009 09:45 AM
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Posted: 25 July 2009 09:51 AM
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I took the idea from Yarg Cheese wrapped with nettle leaves.
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Posted: 25 July 2009 11:09 AM
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It looks absolutely fantastic !!! hope it tastes as good as it looks
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Posted: 25 July 2009 12:03 PM
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Today are 4 weeks of ageing, so, help me to be patient 6 more weeks
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Posted: 26 July 2009 01:27 AM
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Is the purpose of the leaves to keep it from drying out or to give it different flavour?
Posted: 26 July 2009 01:32 AM
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Alex, u always make me feel so behind
Posted: 26 July 2009 03:56 AM
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Bezza - 26 July 2009 06:27 AM
Is the purpose of the leaves to keep it from drying out or to give it different flavour?
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Posted: 26 July 2009 03:58 AM
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Nabil - 26 July 2009 06:32 AM
Alex, u always make me feel so behind
That’s REALLY NOT my intension.
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Posted: 26 July 2009 05:45 AM
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Many years ago I made pickles with dill and grape leaves in the brine. It resulted in very crisp pickles. It will be interesting to see what happens with your cheese. Looking forward to a final evaluation.
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I hope it will not be crispy
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Vine leaves can be bought in the “Greek” stores and some popular grocery stores. If u do use them i do recommend salting the out side, I found they do get mold after a while. (used to make Moussaka)
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These leaves I picked fresh by myself. I can find them in the neighbourhood in many backyards. I pouched them before I Wrapped the cheese. As for the mold, take a look at the picture of the YARG, that’s what I’m looking for.
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Um- “pouched” - that must be an American term? Could you explain?
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Sorry, my poor english again
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Alex - 26 July 2009 08:58 AM
Nabil - 26 July 2009 06:32 AM
Alex, u always make me feel so behind
That’s REALLY NOT my intension.
i know that, but i was telling u that u r an artist
NO!
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