Home-Style Horats Panir Cheese Spread
A safe home interpretation of pungent buried cheese made with mature sheep cheese, curds, cream, thyme, and chile.
About This Dish
Traditional horats panir is professionally matured in clay vessels; this spread recreates its salty, herbal intensity without attempting uncontrolled home mold fermentation.
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Stages
- Preparation15 min
- Cooking0 min
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Crumble the sheep cheese and farmer cheese into a bowl and mash them together with a fork.
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2
Add the cream gradually, mixing until the spread is cohesive but still textured.
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3
Fold in the thyme, chile flakes, and black pepper. Taste before adding any salt because the aged cheese may be sufficient.
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4
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes if time allows, then let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
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5
Serve in a shallow bowl with torn lavash and a generous bundle of fresh herbs.
