HOW TO MAKE QUESO FRITO (FRIED CHEESE) // Nicaraguan Side Dish

fresh cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cotage cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds a richer flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Pico de gallo offers fresh flavors with fewer preservatives.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Slice queso para freír into thick slabs.

Sprinkle salt over cheese slices.

Fry cheese slices in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove cheese from oil and drain on paper towels.

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