What is that crumbly dry white mexican cheese?

Question

it comes in like a block? it's really salty.

I used to like it until I got a huge chunk in my mouth.

Bleeehhhhh

I can't remember the name for the life of me, help?

Answer 1

queso fresco (fresh cheese)  I don't much care for the large chunks either.  I don't like that it doesn't really melt, either.

Answer 2

yes it is queso cotija.  it is dry and salty and should not be eaten in chunks, just grated or crumbled and sprinkled atop your food, think of it like feta or parmesan cheese.

Answer 3

I agree, Queso Cojita.  A little goes a long way, my friend.

Answer 4

Around here it is a dry ricotta

Answer 5

I think you are talking about COTIJA (queso anejado)

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/cheese_coti...

Answer 6

queso fresco

Answer 7

Its upper Cretaceous chalk. Not very cheesy.

Answer 8

try this out  is has very good descriptions..

http://www.mexican-cheese.com/lachona.ht...