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Cómo hacer Queso de Mano en casa

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Queso De Mano

Cultural Context

Queso De Mano is a traditional Venezuelan cheese known for its creamy texture and mild flavor. Often made at home, it reflects the country's rich dairy heritage and is commonly enjoyed fresh, paired with various dishes or on its own. This cheese is a staple in Venezuelan cuisine, often served at gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the importance of dairy in local diets. Its simplicity and versatility have led to adaptations in other Latin American countries, where similar cheeses are made and enjoyed.

VenezuelanVEother
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups cow's milk
1 teaspoon rennet
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cow's milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: goat's milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while goat's milk is often less expensive.

rennet

🥗Healthier: vegetable rennet

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Vegetable rennet is a vegetarian option, while citric acid can be more affordable.

1

Colocar la leche en una olla sin prender la cocina.

2

Agregar 4 cucharaditas de ácido cítrico en 100 ml de agua fría a la leche y mezclar durante 3 minutos.

3

Calentar la leche a 26.6ºC, asegurándose de que no supere los 30ºC.

4

Disolver 1 g de cuajo en polvo en 100 ml de agua fría sin cloro.

5

Agregar el cuajo disuelto a la leche y mezclar durante 3 minutos más.

6

Dejar reposar la mezcla durante 40 minutos para que cuaje.

7

Hacer cortes en la cuajada de 1 cm cada uno, tanto diagonales como verticales y horizontales.

8

Después de 20 minutos, hacer un segundo corte, cortando los trozos de 1 cm a la mitad.

9

Cambiar el cuchillo por un batidor y destrozar la cuajada hasta que tenga una consistencia similar a un batido.

10

Aumentar la temperatura a 40ºC mientras se revuelve constantemente y dejar reposar por 5 minutos para separar el suero.

Cooking Techniques

curdlingpressing

Equipment Needed

ollatermómetro digitalbatidor

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Hand CheeseQueso Blanco

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