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Oaxaca Cheese

N/A (Processed Dairy) Allergens: Dairy
Oaxaca Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (Animalia - Dairy)
  • Primary Cuisine Mexican
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's Milk

¿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 28g
Calories320 kcal
Total Fat25 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol80 mg
Protein23 g
Total Carbohydrate2 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium700 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium100 mg

El 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.

Sustitutos para Oaxaca Cheese con proporciones
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

  1. Look for tightly wound balls or braids.
  2. 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.

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