Cotija Cheese Recipe
Making your Cotija cheese is a straightforward process that can be done in your kitchen with a few simple ingredients. Here's a basic recipe for making Cotija cheese at home:
Ingredients
- 1 gallon of whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon of calcium chloride
- 1/2 teaspoon of liquid rennet
- 1 tablespoon of cheese salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the milk to 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Stir in the calcium chloride until it is completely dissolved.
- Next, add the liquid rennet and stir gently for one minute.
- Let the mixture sit for 45 minutes to an hour, or until it has formed a solid curd.
- Once the curd has formed, use a knife to cut it into small cubes.
- Stir the curd gently for 10 minutes, then allow it to settle for 5 minutes.
- Pour off the whey, then transfer the curd to a cheesecloth-lined colander.
- Tie the cheesecloth around the curd and hang it over a bowl to drain for 6-8 hours.
- After the cheese has drained, remove it from the cheesecloth and sprinkle it with the cheese salt.
- Place the cheese in a container and refrigerate it for at least 2 days before using.