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Majdouleh

Pasta FilataCow MilkLebanon

Intricately braided stretched-curd cheese from Lebanon, often flavored with nigella seeds or mahlab. Similar to Syrian meshallaleh but with tighter braiding.

Characteristics

Texture

Firm, braided, fibrous

Flavor

Salty, savory, with nigella seed or mahlab aroma

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