Fahad Inc. Dishes: Chammi

Fahad Inc. Dish of the Week

Chammi ~ Local cottage cheese

A traditional chammi was made by skimming the cream off fresh laban, then putting it into a home-made churn which was made from animal skin.
As it shook back and forward, it began its curdling process. This is a very simple recipe to make and is often used as a dip for fresh dates. In the Gulf home, it is eaten with finger tips, served at room temprature.

2 cups fresh yoghurt
1/2 teaspoons salt (optional)

Put yoghurt in a small pan and place over a low heat and whisk very briefly. then leave. Don't stir again. Leave it to cook on a very low heat until water has evaporated which is usually around 30-45 minutes.
This will eventually resemble cottage cheese. remove from the fire, leave to cool. Squeeze water out with the hands. Crumble in a small bowl, arrange on a small plate, drizzle a teaspoon of fresh samen (oil) over. This is served as a dip with fresh dates.