Smoked chechil (string cheese)
A brined fibrous cow's milk cheese in the form of a rope or strands, smoked, saltish and springy, as a snack with beer and in salads and lavash.
Smoked chechil (string cheese) is a brined fibrous cow's milk cheese in the form of a dense rope, plait or thin strands, smoked to a golden-brown colour, saltish, springy, slightly rubbery, with a clean milky taste and a pronounced smoking aroma. It is pulled into strands as a snack with beer and wine, put into salads, fillings, lavash and fried in slices until golden.
Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product
Smoked chechil (string cheese), Raw: Calories 299.0 kcal, Proteins 22.2 grams, Fats 22.1 grams, Carbohydrates 2.4 grams per 100 g of product.
Recipes with this ingredient
Fried Chechil is a delicacy of Armenian cuisine that transforms traditional smoked cheese into a crispy, aromatic treat. Chechil, known for its fibrous texture and rich flavor, gains a special lightness when deep-fried. Under the influence of hot oil, its surface is covered with appetizing bubbles, creating a delicate combination of a crunchy crust and soft, rich flavor inside. This recipe is perfect for friendly gatherings and get-togethers, especially paired with beer or sparkling wine that harmoniously accentuates the smoky notes of the cheese. The simplicity of preparation makes the dish versatile while its unique taste is unforgettable.
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