Telemea
Sign in to saveTelemea () is the name of a Romanian cheese traditionally made of sheep's milk. Nowadays the term encompasses cheese made out of cow's milk, and in some cases of goat's, or buffalo's milk.
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- Cheese.name
- Telemea
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- Cheese.country
- Romania
- Cheese.source
- Sheep, cow
- Cheese.pasteurised
- Traditionally, no
- Cheese.texture
- soft, semi-soft, brined and creamy
- Cheese.certification
- Protected designation of origin, Protected geographical indication
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Telemea () is the name of a Romanian cheese traditionally made of sheep's milk. Nowadays the term encompasses cheese made out of cow's milk, and in some cases of goat's, or buffalo's milk.
==Description== Similar to the Greek feta, but also as in the case of Turkish teleme, Bulgarian or Macedonian sirene, and Serbian sir, telemea can have a higher water content, making it a soft or semi-soft white cheese with a creamy texture and a tangy aftertaste. Alternatively, the cheese is put through an ageing process that makes it crisper, more flavoured and saltier. Cumin seeds are occasionally added for a spicy, nutty flavor. It is used as a table cheese for snacks, in salads, and in a variety of dishes (e.g., omelettes, clătite, plăcinte).