Even if you are not a true gourmet and do not cook in your kitchen gourmet dishes worthy of the best restaurants, it will still not hurt to know what types of cheese are added to various salads and hot dishes and how to choose high-quality cheese.
Selection of quality cheese
When choosing a cheese, make sure the product is fresh. Examine the packaging, which should indicate the dates of the expiration date and packaging.
Pay attention to the edges of the piece: there should be no cracks or delamination on them, of course, if they are not a feature of the variety. When buying cheese, make sure that it is not stored next to spices and strong-smelling foods, the fact is that all types of cheese have the ability to quickly absorb extraneous odors.
Before you go shopping, decide what kind of cheese you need: for sandwiches, for pizza or for a cheese plate, and only then choose the type of product.
For pizza
If you need to make pizza, then opt for mozzarella cheese. This delicate young cheese is usually sold in brine. When making pizza, mozzarella does not harden and remains tender and viscous. This variety does not last long, so you should not buy it for future use.
For lasagna
Lasagna can be prepared with parmesan or ricotta, which is made from whey. For the preparation of lasagna, it is better to take fresh, young ricotta, since the aged cheese of this variety has a salty taste and is not so delicate in consistency.
For Greek salad
Feta is a cheese that is an essential ingredient in classic Greek salad. Feta cheese tastes salty, and if you are not satisfied with the amount of salt in the product, you can keep it in milk for a while.
For pasta
In Italy, pasta is traditionally seasoned with chopped parmesan. Therefore, if you want to cook a truly Italian dish, it is worth purchasing this particular type of cheese. It is believed that the best Parmesan is produced in Parma and Bologna. Such cheese can be stored for years without losing its taste.
