Dinaric cheese (Dinarski sir)

Dinarski sir is a Croatian hard cheese produced in the Dinaric mountain region, hence the name. It is made from a combination of cow’s and goat’s milk. The first cheese was made in 2009, when there was too much leftover goat’s milk that was intended for the production of Kozlar cheese, so Šime Gligora combined it with cow’s milk, and Dinarski sir was born.

Its texture is crumbly, compact, firm, and dense, while the flavors are rich, nutty, and grassy. For a unique experience, pair it with marinated anchovies and a glass of Zlatan Plavac.