Oaxacan String Cheese in Green Salsa Recipe

Name: Oaxacan String Cheese in Green Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 1/4 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed; 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, halved, seeded; 1/3 cup (packed) fresh cilantro; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 large white onion, sliced; 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth; 3/4 teaspoon (about) sugar; 1 1/2 pounds queso oaxaca*, cut into 6 portions; Warm corn tortillas

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 1/4 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed
1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, halved, seeded
1/3 cup (packed) fresh cilantro
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large white onion, sliced
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon (about) sugar
1 1/2 pounds queso oaxaca*, cut into 6 portions
Warm corn tortillas

1
Bring 2 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add tomatillos and jalapeno chile and cook until tomatillos are tender, about 7 minutes.
3
Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatillos and chile to blender.
4
Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid, cilantro, and garlic.
5
Puree until sauce is almost smooth.
6
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
7
Add onion and saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
8
Add tomatillo sauce.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
10
Mix in broth, then sugar; season sauce with salt and pepper.
11
Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat.
12
Add cheese and cook until slightly browned, about 1 minute per side.
13
Bring tomatillo sauce to simmer.
14
Add cheese to sauce and cook until cheese begins to melt, about 2 minutes.
15
Transfer cheese with sauce to shallow platter or divide cheese and sauce among 6 individual gratin dishes.
16
Serve with tortillas.
17
*Melting cheese available in balls, braids, or rounds.
18
Sometimes labeled queso asadero or queso chihuahua.
19
Substitute mozzarella or Monterey Jack.

266

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 1/4 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed, 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, halved, seeded, 1/3 cup (packed) fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Oaxacan String Cheese in Green Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Oaxacan String Cheese in Green Salsa

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Variations & substitutions

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