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Jibneh Meshallaleh

Pasta FilataCow MilkSyria

Braided string cheese from Syria and Lebanon. The curd is stretched and braided by hand, sometimes studded with nigella seeds or mahlab. A popular meze item.

Characteristics

Texture

Stringy, braided, elastic

Flavor

Mild, salty, milky

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