kasseri cheese
[ kuh-SEHR-ee ]
This Greek
CHEESE is made from sheep's or goat's milk. It has a sharp, salty flavor and hard cheddarlike texture that's perfect for grating. An American version is made with cow's milk. The creamy gold-colored kasseri has a natural rind and is usually sold in blocks. It's delicious plain, grated over hot foods or used in cooking. Kasseri is the
CHEESE used in the famous Greek dish
SAGANAKI, where it's sautéed in butter, sprinkled with lemon juice and sometimes flamed with brandy. See also
CHEESE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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