Gjizë

Gjizë is a type of dry curded cheese, made from yogurt and citric acid. The texture and taste resemble a sour ricotta, but gjizë can be enriched with garlic, herbs, salt or other spices. There are two methods of making gjizë. One is to combine the ingredients, put them in a cheesecloth, and let it hang for five to six hours.

The other method involves heating up the combined yogurt and citrus juice in a pan and simmering it on low heat. The proteins bind together quicker and release some excess liquid, so it takes less time for yogurt to curdle and become cheese. Gjizë can be consumed as it is, used as a filling for burek, or as a part of another typical Albanian dish, Fërgesë.