Semi-firm white cheese
Firm white cheese with moderate moisture, of the type used for tequeños. It softens with heat but should retain some structure.
What it offers and why to use it
Firm white cheese with moderate moisture, of the type used for tequeños. It softens with heat but should retain some structure. Dough-wrapped sticks and fillings; cut evenly sized pieces and seal edges carefully.
Milky and salty, with varying intensity.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose cheese recommended for tequeños or similar uses, not spreadable cheese or mozzarella in liquid. Check rennet for vegetarian options.
Store
Keep refrigerated, well wrapped, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions after opening.
Prepare
Dough-wrapped sticks and fillings; cut evenly sized pieces and seal edges carefully.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pastry, sweetcorn, tomato and avocado.
How to substitute it
Another semi-firm white cheese with similar melting behaviour; test one piece first.
Recipes with semi-firm white cheese
Air-fryer quick pizza-dough cheese sticks
A quick adaptation of tequeños, made with semi-firm white cheese wrapped in thin strips of pizza dough.
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