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Smen
OtherCow MilkMorocco
Traditional Moroccan preserved aged butter with cheese-like characteristics. Salted butter is mixed with herbs (oregano, thyme) and aged in clay pots for months or years. Used as a condiment in couscous and tagine.
Characteristics
Texture
Paste-like, waxy, aged butter
Flavor
Extremely pungent, sharp, blue cheese-like
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