Say 'Cheese!'--Mozzarella of the East recipe released (4)

Mozzarella of the East

Ru shan (乳扇), in Chinese, means milk fan, referring to the shape of a fan. It is cow milk cheese made in the grasslands of Yunnan by the Bai people in the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. The Bai are one of China's 56 ethnic groups.

The shiny white cheese is chewy and pliable. To make it, fresh cow milk is warmed in a wok, then suan jiang (酸浆), a local sour liquid used for curdling, is added. Curds are then removed, worked with the fingers and finally stretched over a bamboo frame to dry.

Many locals eat it raw, with sugar and some people say it tastes like mozzarella, but with a leathery texture.

Some people prefer to grill or deep-fry the cheese and serve it hot.

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