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Abaza Peyniri
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Traditional smoked cheese made by the Abkhaz (Abaza) diaspora community in northwestern Turkey. Made from cow milk that is shaped by hand and smoked over wood fire, giving it a golden exterior and distinctive smoky flavor. A living tradition of Caucasian cheesemaking in Anatolia.
Characteristics
Texture
Soft, smooth, slightly rubbery
Flavor
Mild, smoky, slightly salty
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