Shanklish

Shanklish (Arabic: شنكليش‎ shanklīsh or شنغليش shanghlīsh), also known as chancliche, shinklish, shankleesh, sorke, or sürke, is a type of cow's milk or sheep milk cheese in Levantine cuisine. It is typically formed into balls of approximately 6 cm diameter, which are often covered in za'atar and Aleppo pepper, and then aged and dried.

Ingredients:

12-oz goat cheese "gibna arish"
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne
3 Tbsp. minced mint leaves
1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation:

1. Mix everything but the leaves and oil together in food processor or blender until thoroughly blended.
2. Make bite-sized balls.
3. Roll in the minced mint and chill until firm.
4. Before serving, drizzle them with olive oil.

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