Cow Milk Cheeses from Egypt
Discover cheeses made from cow milk in Egypt, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.
Ackawi
Akkawi is a white brine cheese from the Levant, named after the port city of Acre. It is usually made from pasteurized cow's milk, cured two days in salted whey brine, and eaten with soft flatbread or on its own …
Roumy
Rumi, also spelled Roumy, is the main hard cheese of Egypt, made from cow's or buffalo milk with no starter culture. Three to four months of aging give it an open texture, a pungent smell and a sharp flavor that …
Also Made With Cow Milk
These cheeses are mainly made from another milk, but some versions use cow milk.
Domiati
Domiati is the most common cheese in Egypt, a soft white salty cheese usually made from buffalo or cow milk. Salt goes into the milk before the rennet, which sets it apart from feta and gives the cheese its sharp, …