MOTE DE QUESO COSTEÑO

queso costeño

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Feta cheese provides a similar tangy flavor while being lower in fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Introduce the ñame into boiling water.

Cut the ñame into small cubes for quicker cooking.

Boil the ñame for about 20 minutes, mashing it to thicken the mixture.

Prepare the sofrito by sautéing garlic, ají, white onion, red onion, and tomato in a pan.

Add plenty of vegetables to the sofrito for flavor and health benefits.

Stir the sofrito to prevent burning and ensure the onions become translucent.

Add the cooked ñame to the sofrito and mix well.

Incorporate queso costeño into the mixture, leaving some for serving later.

Adjust the consistency with water if the mixture is too thick.

Add crema de leche for richness and flavor, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens