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Brunost
Norway
Made by simmering whey until the milk sugars caramelise. Technically a whey product, not cheese. Its sweet flavour is unlike any other cheese tradition in the world.
Norwegian brown cheese — a caramel-sweet whey cheese unlike anything else in the world. Shaved onto crispbread or waffles for breakfast.
Prep
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Cook
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Difficulty
Easy
Calories
420 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
200gBrunost or Gudbrandsdalen brown cheese
crispbreads or wafflesto serve
Method
1
Slice brunost paper-thin using a traditional cheese plane.
2
Lay on buttered crispbread or warm waffles. Eat immediately.
Chef's Tip
A proper brunost slicer is essential — regular knives compress the cheese.
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