Try This Vegan Latvian Jani Cheese Recipe

Gather the following ingredients

For Latvian Vegan Jani cheese, gather two cups of unsweetened soy milk, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, two tablespoons of nutritional yeast (for that cheesy touch), a teaspoon of salt (to taste, of course), 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric (for that authentic color), and a tablespoon of agar-agar powder (the secret vegan thickener).

All ingredients should be at room temperature. This is important so that the cooking process goes smoothly.

Prepare the curd mixture

Start by warming the soy milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it is almost but not quite boiling.

Then remove from the heat and gradually add the lemon juice. You will immediately see curds begin to form.

Let this mixture sit for about five minutes to ensure the curds form completely.

Cooking with seasonings

Return your pan to a low heat and gradually introduce the nutritional yeast, salt and turmeric into your curd mixture.

Stir gently but thoroughly, ensuring that each ingredient is fully incorporated and completely dissolved in the mixture.

This crucial process gives our vegan cheese its unique flavors and characteristic golden hue reminiscent of traditional cheese. Jani the aesthetics of cheese.

Add a thickener

Slowly sprinkle the agar-agar powder into the mixture, making sure to stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming.

Continue stirring over low heat for about five minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken noticeably.

The addition of agar-agar is essential to achieve the firm but easily sliceable texture characteristic of agar-agar. Jani cheese.

Put and cool

Transfer the final mixture to a lightly oiled round mold or bowl (to prevent sticking).

Let it cool to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator to set completely; This usually takes about two hours or you can leave it overnight for best results.

Serve your Latvian vegan Jani cheese as a special treat at your celebration or as a unique addition to any meal!