Mexico -- One Plate at a Time With Rick Bayless

Oaxacan Cheese Primer

Season 9, Episode 9 of 13

In Mexico, cheese is all about fresh cheese. So fresh, in fact, that Rick planned his cheese making with two local women in the village of Rojas around the milking of the alfalfa-fed cows. We see that uber-fresh milk turned into the sweet, tender curds known as queso fresco and the tangy, salty quesillo (string cheese) so ubiquitous to many Oaxacan specialties. In his Chicago home kitchen, Rick encourages viewers to try their own hand at fresh cheese. As a reward, he creates a simple dinner featuring the just-made cheeses as well as salsas from his grill with salad from the garden. Fresh indeed!

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
6/30/2013
2 p.m.
4/6/2014
12:30 p.m.
4/8/2014
11 a.m.
4/8/2014
6 p.m.
4/9/2014
2 a.m.
9/19/2014
12:30 p.m.
9/4/2016
3 p.m.
9/7/2016
11 a.m.
9/7/2016
6 p.m.
9/8/2016
2 a.m.
10/21/2016
8 a.m.
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