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Skyr

↳ from Iceland, Iceland

A thick, tangy, high-protein cultured dairy food from Iceland, strained like Greek yoghurt. It is technically a fresh cheese.

History

Settlers brought skyr from Norway about 1,000 years ago, and today it is eaten mainly in Iceland.

Ingredients

  • Skimmed milk
  • Skyr culture (bacteria)
  • Rennet

How it's made

  1. Heat skimmed milk
  2. Cool and add skyr culture and rennet
  3. Ferment until set
  4. Strain off the whey
  5. Stir smooth and chill

Famous brands & makers

  • Ísey Skyr
  • KEA
  • Siggi's (US brand)

Ratings & notes

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