How do you pronounce the Spanish word Cotija?
Do you pronounce Cotija cheese?
What is Cotija called in English?
noun. (in Mexican cooking) a firm, aged, pale cheese.
Is Cotija and Queso Fresco the same?
Queso fresco
The name means fresh cheese and that means that it’s very young. It’s not dry like cotija and anejo but it is generally crumbled in the same way. It’s softer, a bit creamier and much more mild in flavor than cotija. Salty, crumbly cotija adds another layer of flavor and creaminess to so many dishes.