Mish
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This article is about the cheese. For the American comedian, see Mishu Hilmy. For other uses, see Mish (disambiguation).
Mish (Egyptian Arabic: مش meš [meʃ]) is a traditional Egyptian cheese that is made by fermenting salty cheese for several months or years.
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Mish | |
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Country of origin | Egypt |
Pasteurized | No |
Texture | Soft, no eyeholes |
Dimensions | 10 by 15 cm (3.9 by 5.9 in) |
Weight | 150 to 200 grams (5.3 to 7.1 oz) |
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Mish may be similar to cheese that has been found in the tomb of the First Dynasty Pharaoh Hor-Aha at Saqqara, from 3200 BC.[1] It is generally prepared at home, although some is sold in local markets.[2] When ripe it is a yellowish-brown color, and tastes sharp, salty and pungent. Products similar to Mish are made commercially from different types of Egyptian cheese such as Domiati or Ras, with different ages.[3]