Korbáciky
Encyclopedia
Korbáčiky is a type of string cheese
from the Orava
region of Slovakia
. It is made from steamed cheese interwoven into fine braids. The name roughly translates to "little whip
" which refers to the pattern woven onto the strings. The common flavors include the plain salty, smoked and garlic
.
String cheese
Several different types of cheese are known as string cheese. It is peelable and when peeled, it does so in strings or strips from the larger cheese....
from the Orava
Orava
Orava may refer to:*Orava , a region in Slovakia and Poland*Orava in Slovakia*Orava , a castle in Slovakia*Orava , a reservoir in Slovakia...
region of Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
. It is made from steamed cheese interwoven into fine braids. The name roughly translates to "little whip
Whip
A whip is a tool traditionally used by humans to exert control over animals or other people, through pain compliance or fear of pain, although in some activities whips can be used without use of pain, such as an additional pressure aid in dressage...
" which refers to the pattern woven onto the strings. The common flavors include the plain salty, smoked and garlic
Garlic
Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and rakkyo. Dating back over 6,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent...
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