What You Need to Know
Montasio involves the emulsification of cow's milk, rennet, and salt through the use of heat and pressure.
Montasio is a traditional Friuli-Venezia Giulia cheese used as a table cheese or grated over pasta dishes.
Steps
- 1.
Frico (Friuli): Forms crispy cheese lace when melted
- 2.
Polenta infusa (Veneto): Melts into creamy binding agent
- 3.
Minestra di orzo (Trentino): Adds umami depth to barley soup
The Science
Primary Reaction
Coagulation