Cuajada

Cuajada

Cuajada [ kwa'xaða ] ( Spanish , from cuajar "curdle, get thick") is a milk product made from sheep's milk. It originates from Navarre and is common in northern Spain . In Basque language , the milk product is called mamia .

During the production of the Cuajada, sheep's milk is heated to approx. 40 ° C and rennet is added. The milk ferments and the resulting curd gets a yogurt-like consistency. The heating can be done with stones heated in the fire, so that the Cuajada receives a light smoky note in addition to the mild, characteristic sheep taste.

As an alternative to sheep's milk , cow's milk can be used thickened with milk powder .

Cuajada is served chilled as a dessert and sweetened with honey or sugar as an alternative .

In Latin America, Cuajada is a cheese that is often eaten with red beans ( frijoles ) with a tortilla.