The ball cheese of the town of Ocosingo is the result of the state's abundant dairy production, and since 1920 it has been made by hand in this community.
This quality is one of the attractions of Chiapas that attracts travelers from all over. Likewise, with it you can prepare a recipe so acclaimed that you can find in Chiapas food restaurants in Mexico City. and other states of the country. The same is the stuffed cheese, very typical of Yucatan.
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So regional integration is evident to give a contribution to the national gastronomy. On the other hand, the preparation of this dish is laborious, so it is not usually prepared regularly, but in special times. First, you cut a slice of the cheese and the rest is cracked until a hole is achieved, emulating the shape of a round vessel. Later, you start preparing the filling with ground pork, to which raisins and crumbled boiled egg are also added with your hands. At the same time, in another pan you prepare the sauce after having blended tomatoes and onions. Finally, when everything is ready, you fill the ball with the pork and bathe it with the sauce.
