Strained Matsun Spread (Kamats Matsun)

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   To make 800 g of strained matsun, take 2 liters of fresh matsun.

2. Step 2:

   

   You'll need a cotton or linen bag.

3. Step 3:

   

   Pour the matsun into the bag.

4. Step 4:

   

   Hang the bag of matsun on a hook and set a container underneath to catch the draining whey.

5. Step 5:

   

   Leave the matsun to drain for a day in a cool place.

6. Step 6:

   

   Strained matsun (it's called "kamats matsun").

7. Step 7:

   

   Transfer the matsun to a bowl.

8. Step 8:

   

   Strained matsun, ready to use.

9. Step 9:

   

   Ingredients for the first version of the strained-matsun spread: matsun — 300 g, honey — 2 tsp, tarragon — 4 sprigs, green onion — 1 stalk, parsley — 1 sprig, salt and pepper to taste.

10. Step 10:

    

    Add the honey to the matsun.

11. Step 11:

    

    Add the herbs from the list, then salt and pepper.

12. Step 12:

    

    Blend with a blender.

13. Step 13:

    

    Ingredients for the second version of the spread: strained matsun — 150 g, brynza cheese — 100 g, sour cream or softened butter — 50 g, garlic — 1 clove, dill — 3-4 sprigs, ground black pepper, salt to taste.

14. Step 14:

    

    Grate the cheese and garlic.

15. Step 15:

    

    To the grated cheese and garlic, add chopped dill, the sour cream or butter, and the matsun.

16. Step 16:

    

    Salt and pepper the mixture to taste.

17. Step 17:

    

    Blend with a blender.

18. Step 18:

    

    Ingredients for the third version: strained matsun — 300 g, juice of half a lemon, red radishes — 8-10, a small apple, salt and pepper.

19. Step 19:

    

    Squeeze the juice from half a lemon.

20. Step 20:

    

    Grate the radishes.

21. Step 21:

    

    Add the grated apple to the radishes.

22. Step 22:

    

    Pour the fresh lemon juice over the grated apple and radishes. Let them marinate for 5 minutes.

23. Step 23:

    

    Tip the grated apple and radishes into a sieve and let the excess juice drain off.

24. Step 24:

    

    Add the grated apple and radishes to the strained matsun, then salt and pepper.

25. Step 25:

    

    Blend the mixture with a blender.

26. Step 26:

    

    Make some sandwiches, eat, and enjoy!