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Queso relleno

Yucatán's Edam cheese stuffed with spiced pork picadillo, steamed and sauced with kol and tomato sauce.

Time
120min
Steps
5
Queso relleno, photographed from above

Ingredients

8 servings

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Allergens

Contains egg, wheat and tree nuts.

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    Nothing beyond a knife, a board and the usual pots and pans.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Cook pork with vegetables and spices into a picadillo, until the pork reaches 71°C (160°F).

    2. 2

      Fill the hollowed cheese with picadillo and chopped egg; cap with the cheese lid.

    3. 3

      Wrap in cheesecloth and steam 20 minutes until soft.

    4. 4

      Make tomato sauce and kol (a white or achiote gravy).

    5. 5

      Slice and serve with both sauces.

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