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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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