Anari cheese

Anari is a mild whey cheese from Cyprus that has been garnering acclaim, especially after winning a silver medal at the 2005 World Cheese Awards in the UK.

The process of making anari is relatively simple: it begins with heating whey and adding a bit of goat or sheep milk, causing small curds to form, which are then drained and cut into cubes. Anari is available in two principal forms: a soft, chalk-white version and a harder variant achieved through drying and aging.

In the culinary world, anari is remarkably versatile. It is often enjoyed with syrups or honey for breakfast. Additionally, it is a popular filling for pastries such as bourekia and cheesecakes. Anari can also be grated over pasta dishes or used in traditional Cypriot pastries like Flaounes.

In Cyprus, the unsalted version of anari is referred to as "analati anari" while the standard version is typically salted.