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Brânză de oi

salty sheep's-milk cheese, mămăligă's constant companion

Moldova Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Salty white sheep cheese grated over mămăligă, made at the shepherds’ summer stâna dairies.

Frequently asked questions

What is Brânză de oi?

Brânză de oi is a cheese & dairy from Moldova: salty sheep’s-milk cheese, mămăligă’s constant companion. Salty white sheep cheese grated over mămăligă, made at the shepherds’ summer stâna dairies.

Made with

milkcheese

Cooked

fermented

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