What You Need to Know
The process involves lactic acid production from lactose by lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a pH decrease and cheese hardening. The traditional method includes brining the cheese in a salty water solution to inhibit unwanted microorganisms and create an environment for lactic acid bacteria to thrive.
Steps
- 1.
Horiatiki Salad (Greece): Provides salty counterpoint to fresh vegetables
- 2.
Börek (Turkey): Adds tangy contrast to flaky pastry
- 3.
Shopska Salad (Bulgaria): Creates creamy texture when crumbled
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid production