Pecorino Romano Cheese
Pecorino Romano Cheese is a cheese ingredient used for flavor, richness, and texture. Cut, crumble, or grate it to fit the dish, and use gentle heat when melting matters.
Identity
Cheese
Cut or grate it to control texture.
Cheese behaves differently by moisture and age. Grate, crumble, or slice it to suit the dish, and use gentle heat when you want it to melt without turning greasy.
Reference image
Pecorino Romano Cheese reference image.
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Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Pecorino Romano Cheese -> Very Finely Grated On A Microplane
2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup; 55g), very finely grated on a Microplane or the smallest holes of a box grater, plus more for serving
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)
Pecorino Romano Cheese -> The Smallest Holes of A Box Grater
2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup; 55g), very finely grated on a Microplane or the smallest holes of a box grater, plus more for serving
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)
Pecorino Romano Cheese -> Plus More for Serving
2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup; 55g), very finely grated on a Microplane or the smallest holes of a box grater, plus more for serving
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)