Ingredients

  • 500 g feta cheese
  • 1 12 cups milk
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 3 small fresh red chilies
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 2 teaspoons dried juniper berries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
  • 2 cups olive oil (approx)

Method

  • Cut the cheese into 3cm slices and place cheese in a large bowl.
  • Pour over the milk and water, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain cheese and discard the milk mixture.
  • Place the cheese, herbs, chillies, seeds, berries and rind in a large jar and cover with the olive oil, leaving a 1cm space between the oil and top of the jar.
  • Seal jar.
  • This is best made a day ahead of serving and will keep for 1 week in a cool dark place, although I would prefer the fridge I think!