Cirak Egg Cheese Roll Recipes

SLOVAK EASTER CHEESE (CIRAK)

Steps:

• Measure milk into a bowl, and set over a saucepan filled half way with simmering water. Heat until warm to the touch, then gradually start cracking eggs into the milk while stirring almost constantly. This will scorch very easily. Continue to stir slowly once all of the eggs are in, until the mixture resembles scrambled eggs.
• Pour into a cheesecloth bag and tie tightly. Hang from the sink faucet or over a bowl and allow to drain for 1 to 2 hours. Place on a cooling rack set over a pan or bowl and set a heavy object on top to press out the liquid. A cool cast iron skillet weighted with heavy cans works well. Press for about 2 hours.
• Carefully remove the weights and cheesecloth bag from the cheese. Refrigerate the cheese for several hours or overnight before slicing and serving.

CIRAK (SLOVAK EASTER CHEESE) EGG ROLL

Steps:

• Pour milk into saucepan and bring to boil.
• Beat eggs slightly (I use a wire whisk and incorporate all the whites).
• Gradually add to the milk.
• Add pepper and salt.
• Stir constantly so mixture will not scorch.
• mixture will get thick.
• Pour mixture into a linen towel, (Can use cheesecloth).
• squeeze and tie tightly.
• Hang from faucet and let drain for two hours.
• Cover with wet napkin
• Place in refrigerator.

CHILI-CHEESE EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili, cheese, onion and jalapeno. Place 1/4 cup chili mixture in the center of one egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat., In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry egg rolls until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream and guacamole if desired.

CIRAK (EGG CHEESE ROLL)

Steps:

• Line a large colander with a cheesecloth, allowing it to hang over the sides.
• Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat slightly. Stir in sugar, salt, vanilla and nutmeg. Set aside.
• Heat milk in large saucepan over low heat until almost boiling, do not scorch. Slowly stir in egg mixture, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the mixture binds.
• Pour the hot mixture into the cheesecloth colander. Lift cheesecloth out of bowl, squeezing to remove as much liquid as you can. Tie cloth up tightly. Let it hang over sink or bowl for up to 3 hours. Cover with a damp linen and place in refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Remove cheesecloth and slice to serve.