Definition
cotijas
noun
- A crumbly, salty white cheese made from cow's milk, originating from Cotija, Mexico, commonly used in Mexican cuisine.
Usage: plural of cotija; also called queso cotija; commonly used in Mexican and Latin American cooking
Examples
- She sprinkled cotijas over the street corn for extra flavor.
- The recipe calls for crumbled cotijas as a topping.
- Cotijas cheese adds a sharp, salty taste to salads.
- Many Mexican dishes are finished with a generous handful of cotijas.
- The vendor sold fresh cotijas at the farmers market.