Queso Oaxaca, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana, and Crema Casera
At local Mexican markets, you'll find Mexican-style dairy products that taste more like their European equivalents than the supermarkets' sorry substitutes. Rubbery, semi-skim mozzarella doesn't melt right? Substitute Queso Oaxaca, a twin to properly gooey, whole-milk mozzarella. In a pinch, some crumbly, salty Queso Cotija can stand in for feta, soft goat cheese, even ricotta salata. Crema Mexicana is a soft-textured semi-sour cream, similar to crème frâiche. Crema Casera is a thick, sweet cream that's gorgeous in sauces or desserts. Both cremas come in plastic bottles, and while they cost more than their American-brand counterparts, they taste cleaner, they're not compromised by ultra-pasteurization, and they last much longer after opening. Cacique and El Mexicano are two reliable brands.
Queso Oaxaca, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana, and Crema Casera
At local Mexican markets, you'll find Mexican-style dairy products that taste more like their European equivalents than the supermarkets' sorry substitutes. Rubbery, semi-skim mozzarella doesn't melt right? Substitute Queso Oaxaca, a twin to properly gooey, whole-milk mozzarella. In a pinch, some crumbly, salty Queso Cotija can stand in for feta, soft goat cheese, even ricotta salata. Crema Mexicana is a soft-textured semi-sour cream, similar to crème frâiche. Crema Casera is a thick, sweet cream that's gorgeous in sauces or desserts. Both cremas come in plastic bottles, and while they cost more than their American-brand counterparts, they taste cleaner, they're not compromised by ultra-pasteurization, and they last much longer after opening. Cacique and El Mexicano are two reliable brands.
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