Ayib

Ayib is a soft, uncultured cheese, similar in taste and texture to a mild ricotta. It’s used as a condiment to balance and cool spicy dishes. It’s also mixed into dishes to add creamy richness and tang. This vegan version is creamy, slightly lemony, and simple to make. Ayib is showcased in several recipes, including Ye’kaysir Kitfo Be’ayib, in which it’s mixed with roasted beets; the Italian-inspired Spicy Lasag