Beyaz peynir (white cheese) is a salty cheese made by molding the curd of fermented milk and ripening it in brine. It is an essential part of Turkish breakfast. It comes in full-fat, low-fat, and light varieties.
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“Take the white cheese out of its brine and slice it for breakfast.”
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