KNOW YOUR HISPANIC CHEESES? CONOZCA SUS QUESOS HISPANOS
In the past if a recipe called for Queso Fresco, you would often use Monterey Jack as a substitute. However, now we want the dishes we make as authentic as possible. That includes using traditional cheeses. Those of you who did not grow up with these cheeses. I want to explain how to use them and what to use them in. They may be bland or excessively salty, however, they are meant to counterbalance spicy foods and sauces rather than adding another flavor. Here is a small list of some of the most popular cheeses. Hope this helps you all when trying to make a decision as to what cheese to use.
Provided by Juliann Esquivel @Juliann
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Below Firm Dry Cheeses: Asadero, Also called queso quesadilla becasue of it's usefulness in that dish. Usualy sold sliced, asadero melts well and can be used for nachos or burgers.
- Chihuahua, Melting cheese, similar to a mild cheddar or Monterey Jack; also known as queso menonita because it was introduced by the Mennonites. Use in queso fundido, cheese sauces or casseroles.
- Cotija, Salty, dry grating cheese, sometimes referred to Mexican Parmesan, Use as a topping for beans, Caesar salads and many other savory dishes. Softens but does not melt.
- Cotija Anejo, An aged version of Cotija, it is dry, salty, and crumbly, suitable for grating over noodles, beans, enchiladas, tacos, soups or eggs.
- Enchilado, Literally means flavored with chile; similar to cotija anejo but coated with mild chile or paprika.
- Manchego, Mellow, firm cheese similar to a slightly aged Jack, with some nutty character; melts well; use in cooked dishes or as a snacking cheese.
- The cheeses up way above on the ingredient list are fresh moist cheeses. There are lots more but these are the more popular ones. Hope this helps you understand what these different cheeses are used for. Enjoy Them
- Will try to post some pictures of some Hispanic cheeses soon.
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