Akkawi cheese

Also called: Farmaajo cakkaawi (Soomaali) · Fromage akawi (Français) · جبنة عكاوي (العربية)

What to look for

Akkawi is a white brined cheese sold at Middle Eastern grocers. Choose a block that is bright white and firm, not yellow or slimy. It’s quite salty, which is why sweet recipes soak it first; unsalted mozzarella is a common swap in kunafa.