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Nutritional Values
400kcal
20gProtein
2gCarbs
36gFat
—Fibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Oscypek
How to order / say it
Say it
Oscypek — [AW-set-sheh-pek]
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I'd like the oscypek, please.
Locally
Poproszę oscypek.
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Smoked cheese made from salted sheep's milk, traditionally from the Tatra Mountains.
Why try it?
Oscypek is not just a cheese but a symbol of the Tatra Highlanders' heritage, often enjoyed grilled in Krakow markets. It's a delicious testament to traditional craftsmanship and regional pride.
How it tastes
Oscypek has a firm, smooth texture with a unique smoky, salty flavor that makes it stand out among cheeses. It's typically served grilled, which enhances its robust flavor and chewy texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1500
Originating in the 15th century, oscypek is produced in the mountain regions of Poland. Its traditional method of hand-making and smoking, a guarded secret, reflects the cultural heartbeat of the Polish highlands.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 500 ml sheep's milk
- 🧂 10 g salt
Method
- 1 Milk sheep and curdle milk with rennet.
- 2 Mold the curd into spindle shapes.
- 3 Salt the cheese and press it gently.
- 4 Smoke the cheese for several days.
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