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Mote de Queso Costeño

Cultural Context

Mote de Queso Costeño hails from the Caribbean region of Colombia, where it is a beloved comfort food. Traditionally made with hominy and local cheese, this dish reflects the region's agricultural heritage and the use of simple, hearty ingredients. It is often enjoyed as a main dish, especially during family gatherings or festive occasions. Today, variations can be found across Colombia, with some incorporating different cheeses or additional spices to suit local tastes.

ColombianCOmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups mote (hominy)
1 cup queso costeño
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 medium bell pepper
1/4 cup cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice

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

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.

1

Visit the grandmother and prepare to make mote de queso.

2

Chop the ñame into small pieces for cooking.

3

Boil water in a pot.

4

Add the chopped ñame to the boiling water and cook until tender.

5

Chop two onions and some tomato (optional) for the dish.

6

In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onion and tomato in a little manteca.

7

Prepare the cheese by cutting it into pieces, ensuring it's dry and good quality.

8

Once the ñame is cooked, add it to the sautéed onion and tomato mixture.

9

Add the cheese to the pot and mix well, ensuring it melts into the dish.

10

Season with a pinch of salt to taste.

11

Serve the mote de queso hot, optionally accompanied by rice.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potsauté panspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mote de QuesoMote Costeño

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