Want to know why Oaxaca cheese is the best cheese in Mexico? Fine, but first, let’s go with a little bit of history.
Latin American gastronomy is largely a product of the mixture between the native culture and the culture of the Spanish conquerors. Of course, Mexico and its cheeses are no exception. Many variations of traditional cheeses have been created, but there is one that stands out for its variety, flavor, and quality: Oaxaca cheese.
And now, a la machaca! Here are 5 reasons why Oaxaca cheese is the best cheese in Mexico.
INDEX
- Unique Flavor.
- It’s Very Versatile.
- It’s Nutritious.
- It’s Made for Everything and Everyone!
- It’s Widely Popular.
UNIQUE FLAVOR
Once you taste it, there’s no turning back.
While it is true that there are hundreds of thousands of cheeses out there, the flavor of Oaxaca cheese (also called «Quesillo» in some places), is unique. It is soft and salty in its traditional presentation, but when melted, its consistency acquires an unmatched creaminess. No surprise that in 2019 it won a bronze medal at the World Cheese Awards.
IT’S VERY VERSATILE.
«In variety lies the pleasure», says the popular saying. Nothing could be more true. Oaxaca cheese applies this to the very letter.
And like all great cheeses, Oaxaca is versatile. It also shines in preparations such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, chiles rellenos, stuffed chicken breasts, tortas, rice croquettes, salads, casseroles… And any other recipe you can think of!
IT’S NUTRITIOUS
Dairy products such as Oaxaca cheese are dense not only in their consistency but also in nutrition, as they pack a good balance between fat, protein, and carbohydrates, as well as a large number of vitamins, such as calcium, and magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
IT’S MADE FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE!
OMG, it looks delicious.
Each ball of Oaxaca cheese can reach up to 4 meters after being unshredded, although with little thickness. Even so, it is still a generous amount per serving, which makes it quite affordable and therefore one of the most popular cheeses in Mexico.
IT’S WIDELY POPULAR!
Its flavor, versatility, and accessibility make it one of the most popular cheeses in Mexico. It is estimated that more than 24 tons are produced annually! The amount needed to make approximately 300 million quesadillas. Or if you prefer, it’s also enough to go around the world 1.75 times. It’s also enough to tie a knot of Oaxaca cheese on Earth.
Yummy!!!
IN CONCLUSION
You already know everything (or almost everything) about the delicious Oaxaca cheese: its flavor, versatility, and also the bunch of benefits it has, but there is only one thing left: to try it for yourself!
Remember that you can find the best Oaxaca cheese here at SM & More: the original and authentic recipe. Contact us!
