Naboulsi

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Made from pasteurized goat's or sheep's milk
Country of origin: Middle East
Region: Nablus
Type: semi-hard, brined
Texture: dense
Rind: natural
Colour: white
Flavour: salty
Aroma: fresh
Synonyms: Nabulsi

Nabulsi (or naboulsi) is a Palestinian white brined cheese made from sheep's milk or sometimes goat's milk. This salty cheese is popular in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan as well. This semi-hard cheese becomes soft when heated. It can be fried in oil, eaten fresh, or used in a dessert knafeh.