I’ve recently discovered Cotija (ko-TEE-hah) cheese and I love it. Actually, I’m certain that I’ve had it many times at various Mexican restaurants but did not know it by name. I first discovered it on the menu board at Frontera Fresco where it is deliciously sprinkled on their salads and Huaraches.
Cotija It is a hard, dry cheese that is typically sold already grated and has a very salty and robust flavor similar to Feta, Parmesan or Romano. It also goes by other names such as Queso Anejo or “aged cheese” and Queso Seco or “dry cheese.” Cotija is not the best melting cheese but it is extremely versatile and has a long shelf life, which is why I love it.
You can grate it over any type of food and it works perfectly. I’ve been using it as a substitute for Parmesan (similar in calories and fat) and grating it over pasta and lasagna. It works great on salads, vegetables, soups (especially tomato), chili, tacos and enchiladas. The cheese is sold in grated form at Devon Market at Devon and Clark. I'm sure you can also find it at any Mexican grocery store. It truly is the most versatile cheese out there and now the only cheese you’ll consistently find in my refrigerator.
Great post Stacy!
Cotija is such a really awesome cheese for so many things. I always pick it up at Tony's on the West Side. I love it with Black Bean tacos!
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