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Soft Cheeses from Iran

Explore soft cheeses from Iran, including regional specialties and well-known favorites.

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Lor

Lor is an Iranian whey cheese, similar to ricotta but firmer and less creamy. It is made from the whey of sheep's, goat's, or cow's milk with added milk and salt. This cheese is low in fat and mild in …

Country: Iran
Milk Type: Sheep's, goat's or cow's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Slightly sweet cream

Lighvan Paniri

Lighvan Paniri is a traditional Iranian cheese from the Lighvan valley in the province of East Azerbaijan. Made primarily from sheep's milk, this cheese is aged in brine, giving it a salty flavor and a crumbly texture. It has a …

Country: Iran
Milk Type: Sheep's milk, sometimes with goat's milk
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Salty, acidic

Kanafeh

Knafeh is an Arab dessert of spun kadayif pastry layered with soft white cheese and soaked in sugar syrup. Nablus in Palestine is known for its version, made with the city's firm, salty Nabulsi cheese and served hot under crushed …

Country: Azerbaijan, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Turkey
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Sweet