¿Qué es Oaxaca Cheese?
A white, semi-hard, string cheese from Mexico known for its excellent melting properties and mild, buttery flavor.
¿A qué sabe Oaxaca Cheese?
Oaxaca Cheese tiene un sabor mild, buttery, milky, slightly salty con aromas milky, mildly cheesy.
- Taste
- Mild, Buttery, Milky, Slightly Salty
- Texture
- Firm (cold), Stringy, Melty, Elastic
- Aroma
- Milky, Mildly Cheesy
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Información Nutricional
Per 28gEl Secreto del Chef
To shred easily, place Oaxaca cheese in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before grating or peeling. Its natural "strings" separate beautifully.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Oaxaca Cheese
El mejor sustituto para Oaxaca Cheese es Mozzarella (low-moisture), usado en una proporción de 1:1. Best for melting and stringiness, very similar texture and mild flavor.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella (low-moisture) Mejor | 1:1 | Best for melting and stringiness, very similar texture and mild flavor. |
| Monterey Jack | 1:1 | Good melting, mild flavor, slightly firmer texture; good for quesadillas. |
| Provolone | 1:1 | Similar melting properties and mild, slightly tangy flavor. |
| Asadero Cheese | 1:1 | Another Mexican melting cheese, very close in texture and flavor profile to Oaxaca. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Oaxaca Cheese
- Look for tightly wound balls or braids.
- Should be stored cold and wrapped well.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Oaxaca Cheese?
- Tacos
- quesadillas
- enchiladas
- chili
- Mexican beers
- grilled vegetables.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Oaxaca Cheese?
Mild|Buttery|Milky|Slightly Salty Milky|Mildly Cheesy
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Oaxaca Cheese?
El mejor sustituto es Mozzarella (low-moisture) (1:1). Best for melting and stringiness, very similar texture and mild flavor.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Oaxaca Cheese?
Look for tightly wound balls or braids. Should be stored cold and wrapped well.