Shell Cheese

Ingredients

FAT YOGURT OR SOY YOGURT.
SALT .
SPICES : CRUSHED CORIANDER OR CUMIN SEEDS, CITRUS ZEST, PINCH DRINCH CHILLI, FRESH FINELY CHOPPED, VANILLA PASTE, CHOPPED DRIED FRUITE.

Preparation

- Pour the yogurt into another mixing bowl. Add the salt (or sugar). If using flavorings or spices, add at this stage. Anything added should be completely stirred through. Traditionalists enjoy this cheese extremely pungent, so adding spices is usual. Experiment with different mixes to find what works best for you. If you'd rather add the spices or flavorings later,
- Empty the mixed yogurt on top of the cheesecloth. It's best spooned in, to save splashing mess.
- Bring up the sides and tie tightly with string, leaving a length of string to tie up so the bag will hang and drip into the bowl placed beneath the bag.
- Place a weight on top of the tied-up bag. The easiest thing to use is a small plate with a can placed on top. It doesn't need to be that heavy.
- Place the container in a cool place for at least 15 hours. Purists leave the cheese out in a cool room to drip into a sink. However, if your kitchen or storage area isn't very cool, to minimize the risk of bacteria or mold, place the cheese mixture into the refrigerator.

Use

SERVED FRESH