Ackawi cheese is a semi-soft white cheese with a mild, salty flavor and firm texture. It’s often used in Middle Eastern cooking and can be a great addition to many dishes. Here are five recipes where this delicious cheese plays the starring role.
1. Baked Ackawi Cheese: This dish is as simple as it sounds—bake slices of Ackawi cheese in the oven until crispy and golden-brown. Serve with a generous drizzle of olive oil, cracked black pepper, and fresh herbs like oregano or parsley.
2. Roasted Vegetable and Ackawi Cheese Salad: This simple salad combines roasted vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and onions with slices of Ackawi cheese. Drizzle it all with olive oil and lemon juice for a bright flavor punch.
3. Spicy Eggplant Dip: Roasted eggplants blended with garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and Ackawi cheese make for a creamy, spicy dip. Serve with toasted pita bread or crudité for a flavorful appetizer.
4. Ackawi Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms: These savory mushrooms are stuffed with a mixture of cooked grains (like quinoa or bulgur), herbs, spices, and Ackawi cheese. Bake until cheesy, golden-brown, and irresistible.
5. Stuffed Zucchini Boats: For a hearty vegetable entree, stuff zucchini boats with a mixture of cooked grains, chopped vegetables, herbs, spices, and lots of crumbled Ackawi cheese. Bake until the zucchini is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden.