(Pictured with Cebollitas con Habanero Salsa)
Huitlacoche, or corn truffle, is a delicacy that has its origins in prehispanic Mexico. It has a deep and rich earthy flavor, somewhat akin to what you would find in certain mushrooms. Today you will find huitlacoche as a prized ingredient in many Mexican dishes - one of the most common being tacos and quesadillas.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 20 Minutes | Total Time: 35 Minutes
Special Equipment
Cutting Board
2 Frying Pans
Ingredients
1tbsp Coconut Oil (or cooking oil of choice)
1 White Onion, chopped
1 Clove Garlic, minced
2 cups Jarred Huitlacoche (492g)
1/2tsp Salt
(20) 4-inch Corn Tortillas (corn is recommended, flour is optional)
Queso Chihuahua (or other preferred melting cheese)
Method
Add the cooking oil to a pan on medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until onion is transparent and garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Add the Huitlacoche and Salt to the pan, stirring well to combine with the onion and garlic. Continue to cook on Medium for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a clean frying pan, place one or two tortillas, depending on how many fit. Set the stove to Low and allow the tortilla to heat for about a minute or two on each side.
Scoop about 1/8 cup (45g) onto one side of the 4” corn tortilla (amount may vary depending on size of tortilla). Also add about 1/8 cup of your melting cheese on top of the huitlacoche.
Fold the tortilla to enclose your quesadilla. Now place it back on the stove, heating for another 2 minutes on each side, or until cheese is melted.
Nutritional Data (With Chihuahua Cheese)
Yield: About 2.5 Cups of Huitlacoche Mixture
Servings: 5
Serving Size: 4 Quesadillas (made with 4" corn tortillas)
Calories: 448 | Protein: 16| Carbs: 49 | Fiber: 4 | Fats: 20
Nutritional Data (Vegan - without Cheese)
Yield: About 2.5 Cups of Huitlacoche Mixture
Servings: 5
Serving Size: 4 Quesadillas (made with 4" corn tortillas)
Calories: 248 | Protein: 4| Carbs: 49 | Fiber: 4 | Fats: 20
This is a family recipe and is not derived from another existing recipe. Please give proper credit if re-posting.
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