{"product_id":"yogurt-hard-cheese-stone-laban-kishk-kurut","title":"Dried Kishk (Kurut \/ Jameed) - Fermented Stone Yogurt","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/b\u003e Kurut, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eJameed\u003c\/i\u003e, Laban Kishk, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eQuroot\u003c\/i\u003e, Aaruul, Stone Yogurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artisanal Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Kishk is a \"Living Dairy Preservation.\" It is the result of a multi-week fermentation process where high-quality goat or sheep milk yogurt is strained to remove whey (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"189\"\u003eLabneh\u003c\/i\u003e), salted, and then hand-shaped into balls or discs. These are dried under the intense desert sun until they become rock-hard and shelf-stable for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e Off-white to pale cream, dense, and stony. They often bear the fingerprints of the artisan who shaped them. When tapped together, they produce a distinct \"clack,\" signifying a complete lack of moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSensory Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e A powerful, complex \"Lactic Umami.\" It is intensely sour, salty, and funky, with a deep, creamy finish that lingers. The aroma is sharp and savory—a hallmark of traditional long-fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNutritional Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e An ancient \"Superfood\" concentrated in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eProbiotics\u003c\/b\u003e (though inactive in dried form, they contribute to the flavor), Calcium, and High-Density Protein. It is the ultimate survival food of the Silk Road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e From the nomadic tribes of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eCentral Asian Steppes\u003c\/b\u003e to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eBedouins of the Levant\u003c\/b\u003e, Kishk (or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003eJameed\u003c\/i\u003e) was the essential \"Mobile Dairy.\" It allowed shepherds to carry the essence of a whole herd's milk in a small saddlebag, providing a nutrient-dense base for meals in the most inhospitable terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to prepare:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditionally, the \"stone\" is soaked in warm water for several hours and then rubbed against a ceramic grater or blended to create a rich, tart, and creamy liquid base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AWAFI MILL","offers":[{"title":"100 g | 3.5 Oz","offer_id":47576525471882,"sku":"YOGURT-100","price":44.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g | 9 Oz","offer_id":47576525504650,"sku":"YOGURT-250","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g | 17.6 Oz","offer_id":47576525537418,"sku":"YOGURT-500","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/7063\/8218\/files\/1.1_AWAFI_MILL_-_Yogurt_HARD_Cheese.png?v=1768475010","url":"https:\/\/awafimill.com\/products\/yogurt-hard-cheese-stone-laban-kishk-kurut","provider":"AWAFI MILL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}