Fresh Cheeses from Romania
Explore fresh cheeses from Romania, including regional specialties and well-known favorites.
Sirene
Sirene is a Bulgarian brined cheese made from goat, sheep, cow or buffalo milk. Slightly crumbly and a little grainy, it is sold in blocks and used as a table cheese, in salads such as shopska, and in baking.
Country: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Israel, Macedonia, Romania and Serbia
Milk Type: Sheep's, goat's or cow's milk
Texture:
Fresh, brined
Flavor: Lemony, salty, sharp, tangy
Urdă
Urdă is a whey cheese made across Southeast Europe and in Hungary by boiling the whey drained from other cheeses. The paste is finely grained and silky, and most of it ends up in desserts and filled pastries.
Country: Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or sheep's milk
Texture:
Fresh, creamy
Flavor: High quality
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