Adygei Cheese Dishes

Soft cheeses are very popular and are used not only fresh, but are also actively used in the preparation of delicious savory dishes. Domestic consumers are especially fond of Adygei cheese, which has a delicate texture and mild taste.There are many interesting recipes with this ingredient that are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.

Cheese, whose homeland is the republic of Adygea, has a very delicate salty taste. Thanks to him, the dishes prepared with this product are unusual and surprisingly tasty. This cheese ingredient is referred to as soft cheeses. It has a soft but dense texture that is somewhat similar to the texture of cheese. Traditionally, cheese is made from fresh sheep or goat milk, but domestic producers prefer cow's milk.

Adygea cheese does not take time to ripen, so it cooks quite quickly. It is recommended to use it fresh or slightly smoked. This cheese product is extremely nutritious in its composition and satisfying. It has the following characteristics per 100 g:

• Proteins - 18.5 g;
• Fat - 14 g;
• Carbohydrates - 0 g.

Average calorie cheese - 240 kcal. Suitable in moderation for use even by people on a diet.

Adygea cheese has many positive properties, which have a positive effect on human health.

• The product contains a lot of protein necessary for normal functioning of the body cells. Due to this, the use of the product is especially recommended for people who are exposed to active sports loads.
• The composition of the cheese is rich in calcium, which has a beneficial effect on the human bone system.
• The complex of microelements improves the state of the intestinal microflora and also normalizes the work of the nervous system, helping to cope with stress and emotional stress.
• Nutritionists advise to include this product in your diet to those who seek to lose weight and are on strict diets. Its composition will help largely to fill the balance of nutrients in the body and make the procedure losing weight more comfortable.

From the negative properties of the Adygei cheese, it is possible to distinguish the fact that its composition contains the substance tryptophan. With regular consumption of cheese, it can cause a migraine and slight discomfort. Also, this sort of cheese quickly absorbs odors, so it is recommended to keep it separate from intensely smelling foods, so as not to spoil the impression of the future dish.

Adyghe cheese is a popular ingredient for cooking. It is actively used in soups, main dishes, and baking. It gives food a special rich flavor and aroma.

For cooking soup with tomatoes in a slow cooker, you will need the following ingredients:

• tomatoes - 400 g;
• canned peas from cans - 150 g;
• Adygei cheese - 250 g;
• sour cream - 70 g;
• vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. l .;
• salt, sugar, seasonings and herbs - to taste.

The cooking process does not take much time.

1. Rinse tomatoes, pour boiling water for half a minute, and then immediately dipped in cold water. This is necessary so that you can easily remove them from the skin for the next stage.
2. The bottom of the multicooker grease with vegetable oil and put there peeled and cut tomatoes, salt, sugar and seasonings. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. After the stewed tomatoes, toss the cheese, peas and sour cream. Mix everything thoroughly, set the “soup” mode and timer for 30-35 minutes depending on the power of the multicooker.

Finish the dish with greens and serve hot.

To make more nourishing chicken soup, you need:

• chicken breast - 300 g;
• water - 700 g;
• potatoes - 3 pcs .;
• thin noodles - 0.5 cups;
• Adygei cheese - 300 g;
• onion - 1 pc .;
• carrots - 1 pc .;
• salt, seasonings and herbs - to taste.

Cooking should be done shortly before serving.

1. Pour into a pan of water and put on fire. Bring to a boil, add salt and dip the thawed chicken breast. Boil until meat is fully cooked.
2. Chicken breast pull out and cut into pieces.Dip back into hot broth, add potatoes and cook over medium heat.
3. After boiling, pour noodles and onions and carrots in advance into the same container (you can fry them in advance for a richer taste). Boil another 20-25 minutes.
4. Cut Adygea cheese into cubes and add to soup 5 minutes before it is cooked.

Soup pour into plates and decorate with greens. If desired, you can add sour cream. Eat fresh and hot.

Adygea cheese is relevant in combination with buckwheat. The recipe for vegetarian buckwheat pilaf includes the following ingredients:

• buckwheat - 500 g;
• water - 1.5 l;
• carrots - 200 g;
• Adygei cheese - 300 g;
• sweet pepper - 1 pc .;
• vegetable oil - 3 tbsp. l .;
• salt, spices - to taste.

Stages cooking.

1. You need to take a pan with a thick bottom, oil it and add spices. Allow to warm up on fire for 2-3 minutes.
2. Thinly chop the carrots and sweet peppers, lay on the bottom of a hot pan. Fry until the vegetables are soft and elastic.
3. Rinse the buckwheat and add to the vegetables, lightly fry, then add water, add salt. Cook over medium heat until the buckwheat swells.
4. Chop Adygei cheese and fry in advance in a pan until crust appears. Add to the pan to the pilaf.

The finished dish is recommended to be served with fresh vegetables.

To make a flavored casserole with cheese and zucchini, you will need:

• Adygei cheese - 200 g;
• egg - 2 pcs .;
• zucchini - 1.5 pcs .;
• vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. l .;
• salt, greens, ground pepper - to taste.

The cooking process is as follows.

1. Rinse the zucchini, trim it from the peel and grate the pulp on a large grater. Let stand for a little juice. Season with ground pepper, add salt.
2. Cheese can be finely chopped or kneaded with a fork - depending on the preferences of the chef.
3. To the zucchini add the beaten eggs, cheese, chopped greens and mix thoroughly.
4. Take a container for baking and lubricate its bottom and walls with oil. Pour the mixture for the future casserole and put in the oven and bake at 200 degrees for 25-35 minutes. The casserole can be consumed both hot and cold.

The most common dish with Adygei cheese is kutab. For the test will need:

• water - 300 ml;
• flour - 650 g;
• salt - 1 tsp;
• vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. l

For the filling will be required:

• potatoes - 4 pcs .;
• Adygei cheese - 300 g;
• butter - 30 g;
• vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. l .;
• Green onion - 70 g.

Cooking such a hearty pastry is quite simple.

1. Mix all the ingredients for the dough, knead. Leave to come for 20-30 minutes. The dough should not stick to the hands - if necessary, add a little more flour.
2. Boil the potatoes and mash them, adding the butter.
3. Grate cheese or crumble with your hands or with a fork. Add to potatoes along with spring onions.
4. Roll the dough into a baguette. Cutting small pieces, roll out the dough into a thin round cake 2-3 mm thick. Put the stuffing on one side, cover it with the second one and carefully seal the future qutab. Do the same with the remaining dough and filling.
5. Fry future kutabs in a pan on each side on medium heat until appetizing crust appears. Oil the finished baking surface.

It can be consumed hot and cold.

You can also make a budget and fast pie with pita cheese. For it you need:

• thin pita bread - 3 pcs .;
• sour cream - 250 g;
• green onions - 2 pcs .;
• hard cheese - 120 g;
• Adygei cheese - 300 g;
• egg - 2 pcs .;
• Greens, ground pepper - to taste.

The cooking process is as follows.

1. Grind the cheese on a large grater. Mix together with pre-chopped onions and herbs.
2. In a bowl, break the eggs, add sour cream. Beat the mixture thoroughly until smooth.
3. Place the container for baking with lavash in such a way that there are enough peeping edges in order to cover the future stuffing from above.
4. Place half the cheese and green stuffing on the bottom of the tank, pour half the mixture on top. Then again put the cheese and pour a little. Pita bread and cover it with the rest of the mixture.
5. Place in preheated to 170 degrees oven for 20-30 minutes.

Ready cake is recommended to use hot.

You will learn more about how to cook Adygei cheese patties in the following video.