This curious Mexican cheese somewhat similar to Italian Dutch Gouda or Mozzarella is a great unknown in Spain. And it is because it is rare to find in any given dairy and its peculiar appearance I'm sure many of you will now see for the first time. But not so if we talk about some Mexican dishes prepared it should be used if they are made so faithful to the original recipes. I mean Choriqueso Mexican dishes like the cheese with mushrooms, quesadillas, and almost any other which is used to melt cheese.

Mexico is a major producer of cheese. In this country American cheese began to be developed when the Spanish brought the first cattle were criollo and begin the development of important parts of livestock as the highlands of Jalisco, which since that time has to be linked in a very important the production of cheese. Across the country will be developed a little over twenty different types of cheeses. Most are made ​​from raw milk and traditional methods. It's called raw milk which is boiled and not only is pasteurized before making cheese. These have to Oaxaca, adobera, Ground, Sierra, etc.. Some others may be better known because they are made ​​with pasteurized milk and using modern technologies, such as Chihuahua and Panela.

The origin of Oaxaca cheese is somewhat uncertain but put it at the town of Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico. Currently, although it is known almost only in Mexico is manufactured in the country. Sometimes you will see that also goes by the name of cheese, string cheese or cheese grill. It is made from cow's milk, and understood within the so-called cheese "spun paste" because when the curd prepared acidified to achieve a given and work with hot water and pulling the strands forming molded strips. I leave a video with more details on their manufacturing process.

This is one of the most popular cheeses and Mexican as I have said, because of its ability to melt is consumed frequently, for the traditional dishes of Mexican cuisine.

I bought the other day made from pasteurized cow's milk and vacuum packed. I found it in the store 100% Mexico Handmade of which I spoke a few weeks ago. I hope to bring you soon with some simple preparation, so that you feel encouraged to try it. Hope you like.