Ackawi

Ackawi (also spelled Akawi, Akkawi, or Akawieh) is a Middle Eastern cheese named after the Palestinian city of Akka (Acre, present-day Israel). In Arabic, Akkawi means "from Akka." It is a soft, unripened brine cheese with a chewy, smooth consistency and a very mild, slightly salty flavor. The cheese is widely popular across the Levant region, where it is commonly used as a table cheese. Ackawi is typically made from pasteurized cow’s milk but can also be produced using goat or sheep’s milk. It is manufactured on a large scale in Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Gaza, Egypt, and Cyprus, where it is traditionally eaten with soft flatbread. The texture of Ackawi is comparable to Mozzarella, Feta, or Mizithra. Its resistance to melting makes it an excellent choice for frying.