Ayib, or Ethiopian cottage cheese, is a staple of traditional Ethiopian cuisine. This type of cheese is made from fresh cow’s milk and has been consumed for centuries.

With its creamy texture and mild flavor, Ayib can be enjoyed with a variety of Ethiopian dishes. It offers a unique way to experience the flavors of Ethiopian food, and its versatility makes it a great choice for chefs of all skill levels.

Not only does this unique cheese provide an array of flavors and textures, but it also contains vitamins and minerals that help promote good health.

Ayib is relatively easy to prepare at home using simple ingredients. This recipe will explain how this tasty dish is made.

Ingredients Required to Make Ayib

  • 2 lt. of whole milk
  • ½ cup of lemon juice
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How to Make Ayib (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

  1. Pour your milk into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer slowly until it becomes steamy and foamy. Don’t let it boil.
  2. Pour the lemon juice in slowly and stir for a couple of seconds.
  3. When curds start to form, turn off the heat and let it sit for about 15 min.
  4. Use a piece of clean, wet cheesecloth to line a colander.
  5. Pour the milk and curd gently through the colander, then leave it to drain for 30 min. – 1 hr. depending on how dry you want the curds to be.
  6. Put the drained curds in a sealed container and store them in the refrigerator for 3 days.

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Ayib Recipe

Ayib (Ethiopian Cottage Cheese) Recipe

5.0 from 2 votes
Recipe by Sara Seife Course: Side Dishes, Lunch, DinnerCuisine: EthiopianDifficulty: Advanced
Servings

500

grams
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

Ayib, or Ethiopian cottage cheese, is a staple of traditional Ethiopian cuisine. It is made from fresh cow’s milk and has been consumed for centuries. Ayib is relatively easy to prepare at home using simple ingredients. This recipe will explain how this tasty dish is made.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lt. of whole milk

  • ½ cup of lemon juice

Directions

  • Pour your milk into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer slowly until it becomes steamy and foamy. Don’t let it boil.
  • Pour the lemon juice in slowly and stir for a couple of seconds.
  • When curds start to form, turn off the heat and let it sit for about 15 min.
  • Use a piece of clean, wet cheesecloth to line a colander.
  • Pour the milk and curd gently through the colander, then leave it to drain for 30 min. – 1 hr. depending on how dry you want the curds to be.
  • Put the drained curds in a sealed container and store them in the refrigerator for 3 days.

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Sara Seife
Sara Seife

Sara is a blogger, nutritionist, and recipe engineer who loves to create and share Ethiopian food recipes and guides. She is the Chief Editor of The Ethiopian Food, an online platform that aims to help people all over the world learn about and enjoy Ethiopian cuisine. Sara is passionate about sharing her love of Ethiopian food and culture with others, and she hopes that her recipes and guides will help people to create delicious and authentic Ethiopian meals at home.

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