How to eat air-dried cheese: A guide to the most popular eating methods and creative pairings on the Internet
Air-dried cheese (such as Parmesan cheese, Pecorino, etc.) has become a hot topic in the food circle recently due to its rich aroma and unique taste. The following is a compilation of the ways to eat air-dried cheese that has been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. It combines data and creative recipes to help you unlock this delicious dish.
1. Top 5 popular ways to eat air-dried cheese on the Internet
| Ranking | How to eat | heat index | Core match |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shredded pasta | 9.2 | Creamy Mushroom Pasta, Tomato Bolognese Pasta |
| 2 | Cheese slices with red wine | 8.7 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| 3 | Roasted vegetables with grated cheese | 8.5 | pumpkin, broccoli |
| 4 | Cheese Fondue Dip | 7.9 | bread cubes, ham |
| 5 | Salad topping | 7.6 | Arugula, figs |
2. 3 creative ways to eat air-dried cheese (a recent hit)
1. Air Fryer Cheese Crisps
Shave the cheese into thin slices and air-fry it at 180°C for 5 minutes. After cooling, it becomes salty crispy chips. The related Douyin video has been played more than 5 million times.
2. Honey cheese platter
Paired with walnuts, pear slices and honey, Xiaohongshu Notes shows that the search volume of this combination increased by 120% week-on-week.
3. Cheese coffee cup hanging on the wall
A popular way of eating in Korea: stick the shredded cheese on the inner wall of the latte cup and melt it to form a salty and sweet flavor. The Weibo topic has been read 28 million times.
3. Nutritional value and dietary taboos
| Nutritional information | Content per 100g | Recommended daily intake ratio |
|---|---|---|
| protein | 35g | 70% |
| calcium | 1100mg | 110% |
| Fat | 28g | 42% |
Things to note:Patients with high blood pressure need to control their intake (sodium content reaches 1600mg/100g); those with lactose intolerance can choose products that have been aged for more than 36 months.
4. Purchasing and Storage Guide
1. Shopping tips
• A good quality air-dried cheese should have a uniform waxy rind
• Clear identification of origin is more reliable (such as Italian PDO certification)
2. Saving method
• Wrap in oil paper when refrigerated and stored
• Apply olive oil to the cut surface to prevent drying
• Whole block can be frozen for 6 months
Recent tests by food bloggers show that vacuum-packed cheese maintains its best flavor at 4°C, and it is recommended to consume it within 2 weeks after opening.
5. Questions and answers hotly discussed by netizens
Q: Can air-dried cheese still be eaten if it has mold on the surface?
A: The moldy part 1cm thick on the surface of hard cheese can be removed, and the remaining part is still safe to eat (Zhihu’s top answer received 12,000 likes).
Q: What are the alternatives?
A: Vegetarians can try using nutritional yeast powder to simulate the flavor. Recent Taobao data shows that sales of related products have increased by 65% monthly.
Master these popular eating methods to easily turn air-dried cheese into the highlight of your dinner table. Whether it is traditional matching or Internet celebrity innovation, you can experience its unique charm!
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