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Tchoukou
HardCow MilkNiger
Smoked dried cheese made by Tuareg and Fulani herders in Niger. Sun-dried and smoked over acacia wood for preservation in the Sahel climate. Reconstituted in sauces and soups.
Characteristics
Texture
Hard, dried, crumbly
Flavor
Sharp, salty, smoky
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