cotija
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A firm, crumbly Mexican cheese made from cow's milk used as a topping
- noun
- /koʊˈtiːhɑː/
- US
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cotija
- I love adding cotija to my tacos.
- cotija cheese
- grated cotija
- Mexican cotija
Examples
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For the taco night, make sure to include plenty of cotija cheese as a topping.
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The cotija cheese crumbled perfectly over the salad.
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She sprinkled cotija on her tacos for extra flavor.
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The salad was topped with crumbled cotija and fresh cilantro.
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Many Mexican dishes use cotija to add a salty, tangy taste.
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Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top of the spicy enchiladas for added flavor.
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The salad was delicious, especially with the tangy cotija cheese mixed in.
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Etymology
The word cotija comes from the town of Cotija in Mexico, where this firm, crumbly cheese was first made. Like cheddar, which is named for a place in England, cotija keeps its town name, so the word now means this salty, crumbly Mexican cheese often used as a topping.