Romano cheese must be broken up to the size of corn kernels, stirred and heated to . The curd is drained, pressed into forms and the cheese is then soaked in brine for 24 hours. After brining, it is rubbed with salt and washed several times. Next it is dry-cured. It is occasionally turned and scraped, and may be coated with vegetable oil. Romano must be aged at least five months. Romano cheeses are often grated over pasta, as a substitute for, or, in combination with, Parmesan. Romano cheese Romano cheese is an American and Canadian term for a class of cheeses.
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