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Feta cheese stored in brine in a jar, kosher salt on the side.
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How To Store Feta Cheese (In Brine)

By Zerrin & Yusuf
To keep feta cheese fresh for a long time, make a simple brine with water and kosher salt and store the cheese in it.
Yields: 4 servings
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PREP 10 minutes
TOTAL 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 cup water at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 100 g feta cheese (leftover feta cheese to store)

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Dissolve kosher salt in water.
  • Cut the leftover feta cheese in cubes and place them in this simple brine.
  • Make sure all pieces of cheese are covered well with the brine.
  • After placing the feta cheese in the brine, seal the container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks. When you are ready to use, take feta cubes from the brine, rinse under water and then use them.

NOTES

  1. Double or triple the amount of water and salt if needed.
  2. Don't use table salt as a substitute. It won't keep the cheese firm. Use either kosher salt or sea salt.
  3. You don't have to slice the cheese before adding it into the brine, you can store a whole or half block of feta cheese in this brine if you want. But we find it easier to take the cheese cubes out of the container as needed.

NUTRITION

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1451mgPotassium: 16mgVitamin A: 106IUCalcium: 126mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Turkish
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