Queso del País from Pinar del Río

Ingredients

• 200 g of fresh cheese
• 100 ml of milk
• 50 g of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of rum
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of saffron
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 1 chopped green bell pepper

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the fresh cheese, milk, sugar, rum, lemon juice, saffron, and black pepper. Add salt to taste.
2. In a pan, sauté the olive oil with the chopped onion, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped green bell pepper.
3. Once the onion is golden, add the cheese mixture and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Check the taste and add more salt if needed.
5. Serve the Queso del País hot in a bowl and garnish with chopped peppers.
6. Enjoy!