Cheese story
What is Rubing?
A fresh goat cheese from Yunnan used in local cooking.
Origin
Yunnan, China
Milk
goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
China
Region
Yunnan
Milk type
goat
Texture
fresh cheese
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: mild, lactic, slightly tangy
Origin, protection and character
Rubing comes from China, especially Yunnan. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Rubing
pan-fried, grilled, stir-fried
Good food matches
salt
chilli
vegetables
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
