Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry
Wedge of fresh Grana Padano cheese in a white ceramic dish
Grana Padano Cheese – Hard Italian Cheese

Grana Padano: The Granular Italian Masterpiece

Ingredients Dairy and Eggs

Description

Grana Padano is a celebrated hard Italian cheese hailing from the Po River Valley. Similar to Parmigiano Reggiano but with a slightly milder, sweeter profile and a shorter aging requirement, it is a staple of Italian gastronomy. Its name derives from its granular, crumbly texture (grana). It offers a rich, savoury flavour packed with umami, making it an exceptional seasoning cheese.

Produced from raw cow's milk and aged for at least 9 months, Grana Padano is a nutritional powerhouse, incredibly dense in protein and calcium. It is lactose-free due to the aging process, making it digestible for many.

Why Choose Grana Padano?

  • Umami Rich: Enhances dishes with a deep, savoury complexity.
  • High Protein: A concentrated source of essential amino acids.
  • Calcium Powerhouse: Vital for strong bones and teeth.
  • Energy Dense: Perfect for fueling active lifestyles.

Culinary Applications

Grana Padano is the ultimate finishing touch. Freshly grated over pasta, risotto, or soup, it melts into a savoury creaminess. Shaved into shards, it elevates carpaccio and rocket salads. It is also delicious eaten in chunks as an aperitif with sparkling wine.

Its versatility extends to pestos, stuffings, and baked dishes, where it acts as a natural seasoning agent.

Storage and Tips

  • Keep Refrigerated: Store wrapped in wax paper and foil for 4-5 weeks.
  • Freezing: Best grated before freezing; use frozen cheese for cooking.
  • Serving: Enjoy fresh to appreciate its crystalline texture and delicate aroma.

Grana Padano is a symbol of Italian culinary excellence, bringing a touch of savoury luxury to every meal.

Recipes with this Ingredient

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