2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
You wonder what is a squirrel? If you are a fan of different types of cheese and yellow cheese, then maybe you already know about this product, which is becoming increasingly popular on the Bulgarian market.
Shrimp is a type of Italian cheese in the shape of a pear. Modern cheese is made mainly from cow's milk, and the southern parts of Italy - the regions of Puglia and Campania, are considered his homeland, where it is produced quite actively.
Its name comes from the words capa mozza or testa mozzata, which means cut off head. The light smell of this Italian delicacy is also known from other noble cheeses.
This specific pear shape is obtained by straining and drying it. The milk is transferred to a strainer after crossing it to drain off excess moisture, after which one end of the product is tied with a rope (about 1/3) and hung somewhere to hang.
Thus by gravity the squirrel acquires its characteristic shape. Usually a piece is about 10-15 cm in diameter in its wide part, but just as long. When it is made, a very thin and very smooth crust is obtained. Once ready, its size can vary from 0.5 to 2 kg.
There are two types of Italian cheese. One is the common squirrelwhich resembles the taste of mozzarella. Its fat content is extremely high - about 44%, so when consumed, the initial taste of this cheese feels quite greasy in the mouth. Its color is white or very pale yellowish.
The other kind is the smoked squirrel, or also called Scamorza Affumicata, which has a darker almond color. Here the taste is much more intrusive, with a slight hint of roasted nuts, so care must be taken when adding it to other dishes. The smoked aroma and taste are achieved during the hanging process and are very similar to those of smoked melted cheese or smoked yellow cheese.
The cheese has a unique taste, so it can be used in various recipes as a substitute for yellow cheese - for cold or hot appetizers, when roasting meat or as an addition to prosciutto sandwiches. This temptation can easily be breaded because of its semi-solid appearance and density.
It is extremely suitable for wine consumption - plain wine is recommended natural squash to be eaten mainly with white and fresh wines. Due to its more pronounced taste and aromatic qualities, smoked goes well with rosé or light red wines.
The average nutritional values of table smoked cheese per 100 g are: energy value -1470 kJ / 354 kcal; fats: 28 g, of which 19 g are saturated fatty acids; carbohydrates are 1. 5 g, of which 0. 7 g are sugars. The protein in it is 24 g, and the salt - 2 g.
In Bulgaria the price of this dairy product varies depending on its type. The ordinary white squirrel is cheaper than smoked - it can be found in larger supermarket chains at a price of 8-9 levs for 300 grams. The smoked version costs about BGN 10 for the same amount.
