Cheese story
What is Añejo Enchilado?
An aged Mexican cheese coated with chilli powder for extra heat and colour.
Origin
Mexico-wide, Mexico
Milk
cow or goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Mexico
Region
Mexico-wide
Milk type
cow or goat
Texture
aged, firm
Rind
chilli-coated rind
Ageing
2+ months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: salty, tangy, spicy
Origin, protection and character
Añejo Enchilado comes from Mexico, especially Mexico-wide. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
2+ months
How to serve Añejo Enchilado
grating, enchiladas, beans, soups
Good food matches
lime
beer
roasted vegetables
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
