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Queso Fresco

A fresh Latin American cheese of cow's milk, coagulated and lightly pressed so it crumbles rather than stretches. It is salted and not aged.

Origin

Made across Mexico and other Latin American dairies.

Flavour

Mild, milky, and lightly salty.

How to use it

Crumble it over hot food. It softens but does not melt into a pool.

Storage

Refrigerate and eat it fresh.

Recipes using it

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