Cotija Cheese
Cotija Cheese is a cheese used for salt, richness, and texture. Crumble, grate, or slice it to fit the dish, and use gentle heat when melting matters.
Identity
Cheese
Cut, crumble, or grate it for the texture you want.
Cheese changes with moisture and age. Crumble, grate, slice, or melt it gently to fit the dish without losing control of salt and texture.
Wikimedia Commons
Reference image
Cotija Cheese reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Acceptable
Feta -> Cotija Cheese
2 ounces (60g) feta or Cotija cheese, finely crumbled
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Acceptable
Finely Crumbled Feta -> Cotija Cheese
1/2 cup finely crumbled feta or cotija cheese
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.