Braided cheese
Braided cheese is a dairy product made from strips of highly elastic cheese wound together in a braid. Kurdistan, Turkey, Armenia, Lebanon, Syria, and many Latin American nations make varieties of braided cheese. These cheeses can be used in a variety of dishes or eaten plain. Some varieties benefit from a soak in cold water, to soften the cheese, and to remove excess salt. Kurdish Penêrê Honandî, Syrian Akawi, Turkish Örgü peyniri and Latin American Asadero are all examples of braided cheese.