Cheese Database

Paneer vs Rubing

Paneer, field guide plate
Paneer, photographed

Paneer

Facts

Milk
Cow
Texture
Fresh
Type
Fresh
Rind
No rind
Country
India

Paneer is a fresh acid-set cheese from the Indian subcontinent. Hot milk is curdled with lemon, yogurt, or another acid. There is no rennet and no aging.

Rubing

Facts

Milk
Goat
Texture
Semi-soft
Type
Fresh
Rind
No rind
Country
China

Rubing is a fresh goat's milk cheese from China. The name refers to a firm milk cake that is pale, moist, and free of rind. It is set with acid, so slices hold their shape in a hot pan instead of melting into a pool. The taste is mild, milky, and lightly tangy. Cooks usually fry, steam, or stir-fry it rather than set an uncooked block alone on a cheese board.