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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Oaxaca Cheese ?

A white, semi-hard, string cheese from Mexico known for its excellent melting properties and mild, buttery flavor.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Oaxaca Cheese ?

Le/La/L'Oaxaca Cheese a un goût mild, buttery, milky, slightly salty avec des arômes milky, mildly cheesy.

Taste
Mild, Buttery, Milky, Slightly Salty
Texture
Firm (cold), Stringy, Melty, Elastic
Aroma
Milky, Mildly Cheesy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

To shred easily, place Oaxaca cheese in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before grating or peeling. Its natural "strings" separate beautifully.

Substituts & Proportions pour Oaxaca Cheese

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Oaxaca Cheese est Mozzarella (low-moisture), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Best for melting and stringiness, very similar texture and mild flavor.

Substituts pour Oaxaca Cheese avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Mozzarella (low-moisture) Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Oaxaca Cheese

  1. Look for tightly wound balls or braids.
  2. Should be stored cold and wrapped well.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Oaxaca Cheese ?

  • Tacos
  • quesadillas
  • enchiladas
  • chili
  • Mexican beers
  • grilled vegetables.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Oaxaca Cheese ?

Mild|Buttery|Milky|Slightly Salty Milky|Mildly Cheesy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Oaxaca Cheese ?

Le meilleur substitut est Mozzarella (low-moisture) (1:1). Best for melting and stringiness, very similar texture and mild flavor.

Comment choisir et conserver le Oaxaca Cheese ?

Look for tightly wound balls or braids. Should be stored cold and wrapped well.

Ingrédients Dairy (Cheese) associés

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