Egyptian · appetizer
Gebna Makleyah (Fried White Cheese)
Gebna Makleyah (Fried White Cheese) reads citrus 7.7, sourness 7.1 and fruity 6.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian appetizer, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 9.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 7.7 · Sourness 7.1 · Fruity 6.2 · Salinity 6.1 · Umami 4.6 · Funk & Ferment 3.8 · Richness 3.1 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Floral 1.6 · Marine & Briny 1.5 · Nutty 1.1 · Heat 1.0 · Sweetness 1.0 · Bitterness 0.8 · Earthy 0.8
What's in it (5)
- 12 oz firm Egyptian white cheese, sliced thick
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Time & effort: about 10 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 226 kcal, 12 g protein, 17.9 g fat, 5.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Slice the firm white cheese into thick slabs and pat completely dry.
- Heat a thin film of oil in a non-stick pan over high heat.
- Fry the cheese slices without moving them until a deep golden crust forms on the bottom, then flip once and repeat.
- Season with dried thyme and black pepper and serve hot with lemon wedges and bread.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.