Cheeses From Egypt

Sardo cheese


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Sardo is a hard, grating cow’s milk cheese that is similar to Pecorino Romano, although the latter is made from sheep’s cheese and is sharper. Sardo comes from Argentina and Egypt, and is not to be confused with Pecorino Sardo, another Italian sheep’s cheese.
Sardo is traditionally coagulated by animal rennet which is the inner lining [...]

Testouri cheese


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Testouri cheese is a cheese made from sheep milk or goat milk. It is often shaped like an orange, and is eaten fresh and lightly salted. Testouri cheese is popular in the Near East and was introduced into North Africa by the Ottomans after the 15th century.