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Poppy seed amasi cheese

By Khanya Mzongwana
8
Easy
5 minutes, plus overnight hanging time

Ingredients

  • 4 litres Woolworths maas
  • 2 T poppy seeds
  • salt a pinch
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 10 g thyme, leaves picked
  • 4 T icing sugar

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients well. Pour the mixture into a muslin cloth and knot together he corners. Place in a colander over a bowl. Place a heavy plate on top to squeeze out the whey quicker and chill overnight.

2. Unwrap the next day and serve with bread, fruit and cheese.

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Productions: Khanya Mzongwana
Photographer: Toby Murphy
Food Assistants: Leila-Ann Mokotedi