Queso Panela
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Queso Panela (Panela Cheese) called also "Queso Canasta" or "Queso de la Canasta" (Cheese of the basket) because carries the impression of the basket in which molds itself is a white, fresh and smooth cheese of cow milk pasteurized, served most often as part of a snack tray or like bite. It is derived from Greek basket cheese.[1]
It absorbs other flavors easily and is covered at times with a paste of garlic and chili. It has the texture of a moist mozzarella and may be fried, although it holds its shape and does not melt well.[1] It is utilized in diverse Mexican foods such as enchiladas or tacos[1], as well as in some variant of preparation of guacamole.
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