Cheese story
What is Oaxaca-style String Cheese?
A stringy Mexican melting cheese also known as quesillo.
Origin
Oaxaca / Mexico, Mexico
Milk
cow
Board role
Semi-soft / mellow
Cheese profile
Country
Mexico
Region
Oaxaca / Mexico
Milk type
cow
Texture
stretched-curd
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: milky, stringy, mild
Origin, protection and character
Oaxaca-style String Cheese comes from Mexico, especially Oaxaca / Mexico. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Oaxaca-style String Cheese
quesadillas, tlayudas, melting
Good food matches
salsa
tortillas
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
