Mish
Mish Egyptian Cheese Spread
Mish, let me first explain that there are 2 distinct types of Mish that you get in Egypt. This is a spicy cheese spread that takes about a week to mature. It’s a great addition for the breakfast table or to use to make a snack, maybe with bread or some eggs.
There are different strengths of Mish
Mish can be matured for an extended period to obtain a stronger flavour. This Mish, however, is mild, but still spicy and full of flavour; a real joy to eat.
The addition of the orange peel adds an interesting flavour which you don’t necessarily recognise. It adds another layer of flavour to the mix, which is already unbelievably exciting.
Don’t get into a panic about the heat
If you are worried that Mish may be too spicy for you, you could use mild chillies or remove the chilli seeds before adding them to the mix as it’s the seeds that carry a lot of the heat.
Ingredients
- 1L full fat milk – boiled and cooled until just medium hot (hand hot)
- 1 or 2 Green chillies – roughly chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 200g cheese – use something like feta
- 1 or 2 Red chillies – very finely sliced
- Zest from 1 orange – finely shredded, removed with a zester preferably
Method
Put the milk, green chilli, salt and cheese together in a blender and blitz for 30 seconds.
Add the red chilli and orange peel and mix well.
Put the mix into sterilised jars and store in the fridge for at least a week.
I hope you’ll try this recipe. Let me know what you think of it. Do you enjoy the heat?