Beyaz peynir

Beyaz peynir is a traditional Turkish cheese crafted from unpasteurized sheep's, cow's, or goat's milk. This brined cheese has a slightly grainy texture and bears a resemblance to feta and other white cheeses from the Balkan region. The production process involves the use of vegetable rennet to coagulate the milk. Once the curds form, they are pressed, chopped, strained, and cut into blocks. The blocks are then salted and stored in a brine solution for approximately six months.

Beyaz peynir is available in various styles, ranging from fresh, non-matured cheese curds to a robust, mature version. It is a versatile cheese that can be enjoyed on its own, as part of a traditional Turkish breakfast, or used in a variety of dishes such as salads, menemen (a Turkish-style scrambled egg dish), börek (savory pastries), gözleme (stuffed flatbread), and pide (Turkish pizza).