Yogurt Cheese In Olive Oil Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups sheep's strained plain yogurt
2 teasp. crushed chilies or chili powder
2 tbsp. fresh herbs... such as rosemary and thyme or oregano
about 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil , preferably garlic flavored

Directions:

Sterilize a 12-inch piece of cheesecloth by soaking in boiling water
Drain and place in the middle of a large plate
Season the yogurt with generous amount of salt and tip into middle of cheesecloth
Bring sides up and firmly tied with string
Hang bag and suspend over a large bowl to catch the whey
Let hang for 2 - 3 days until it stops dripping
Sterilize two 1-pound jars
Mix the dried chili flakes and the herbs
With hand roll 2 teaspoons of cheese into balls and place in the jars
Sprinkling herb over each layer
Pour oil over filled jars completely covering the cheese balls
Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks
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This should work very nicely with mozzarella

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4396.4 Kcal (18407 kJ)
Calories from fat	3795.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	421.68g	649%
Sodium	7.1mg	0%
Potassium	3.55mg	0%
Total Carbs	47.32g	16%
Protein	47.32g	95%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	330.23 Kcal (1383 kJ)
Calories from fat	285.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.67g	649%
Sodium	0.53mg	0%
Potassium	0.27mg	0%
Total Carbs	3.55g	16%
Protein	3.55g	95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

123.1

Points
118

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
sodium free,
cholesterol free,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Total Fat

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