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| Shanklish | |
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| Region | Syria,Lebanon,Turkey, and theMiddle East[1] |
| Source of milk | Cow or sheep |
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Shanklish (Arabic:شنكليشshanklīsh or شنغليشshanghlīsh), also known aschancliche,shinklish,shankleesh,sorke,sürke, oreddesh, is a type of cow or sheep milkcheese inLevantine cuisine.[1]
Shanklish is made bycurdlingyogurt, straining it, and fermenting it. It is typically formed into balls of approximately 6 cm diameter, often covered inza'atar andAleppo pepper, and then aged and dried.[2]
The most common spice isthyme, which gives the cheese an appearance somewhat resembling arum ball. Shanklish is also sold in much smaller balls or in an unformed state.
In Egypt, shanklish is made by fermentingAreesh cheese,[3] usually calledmesh.
Shanklish varies greatly in its texture and flavour. Fresh cheeses have a soft texture and mild flavour; those dried and aged for a longer period become progressively harder and can acquire an extremely pungent odour and flavour. To make spicier cheeses, spices such asaniseed andchilli can be mixed in before the cheese is formed into balls. Spicy shanklish are often covered in chilli, especially in Syria, thus appear red. Shanklish from the Syrian coastal plain aroundTartus and the adjoining northern Lebanese region ofAkkar are considered particularly delectable; these tend to be hard, with a clean strong flavour and near-white colour.
Shanklish is generally eaten with finely-choppedtomato,onion andolive oil in a dish calledShʿifurah; and often accompanied byaraq. It is a commonmeze dish. Shanklish is also mashed up with eggs or in apita withcucumbers,mint leaves and olive oil for breakfast.
Surk is a cheese produced by the addition of certain spices to the skim-milk cheese and it is known especially in the East Mediterranean region of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and the Middle East. Surk is also named as shanklish, shinklish, shankleesh, sorke, or sürke.
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