Kesong Puti
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Kesong Puti
Description
Kesong Puti starts by simmering pure carabao or cow milk gently to prepare it for curdling. After heating, the milk is strained through cheesecloth to remove impurities and cooled slightly before vinegar is added to coagulate the milk. The acidic vinegar causes curds to form, which are then stirred and salted to taste. The mixture is placed into small banana leaf molds tied with twine to shape and chill. Refrigeration helps the cheese firm up while retaining its soft, fresh qualities.
The cheese has a creamy, mild profile ideal for eating fresh or using in salads and sandwiches. The use of banana leaves adds subtle aroma and a traditional touch. Salt controls the final flavor and firmness.
Adjusting the amount of cane vinegar impacts the texture, making the curds firmer with more vinegar. Using pure whole milk improves yield and taste. The process takes under an hour, resulting in a fresh homemade cheese reminiscent of ricotta or paneer but with a Filipino character.
Ingredients
- 1 liter Carabao Milk see NOTE 1
- 1 ½ - 2 tablespoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoon cane vinegar see NOTE 2
Instructions
- Form cylinders from banana leaves about 2-inch high and 2-inch in diameter tied around with a twine. Place them on a tray and set aside.
- Place the milk in a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes stirring regularly to avoid burning.
- Run the hot milk through a cheesecloth over a large bowl. Let the milk cool down a bit.
- Add cane vinegar and stir. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the curds to form.
- Add the salt and mix with a whisk to cut lumps into smaller/finer curds.
- Fill the banana leaves full with the curds. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to form and set.
Notes
- Use pure whole carabao or cow milk for better cheese yield and flavor.
- The firmness of the curds depends on the amount of cane vinegar; more vinegar results in firmer cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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