Eating in China
Cheese

Cheese

奶酪Nǎilào

A dairy ingredient made by coagulating milk and draining whey, with textures ranging from soft to firm.

Type
Dairy

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A dairy ingredient made by coagulating milk and draining whey, with textures ranging from soft to firm.

In the kitchen

Used in fillings, baked goods and sauces; some recipes use grated cheese or cheese powder.

Contains milk. Coagulants and added ingredients vary; vegetarian suitability and the composition of cheese powder require checking.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有奶酪吗?

Does this dish contain Cheese?

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