Huitlacoche
The black corn fungus Mexico calls truffle
Think of it as: Like sautéed mushrooms with a sweet corn twist
Corn fungus, the delicious kind.
What does it taste like?
Earthy and mushroomy with a hint of sweet corn. Much more refined than it looks.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureSoft and slightly squishy
What is it?
Huitlacoche is a black fungus (corn smut) that grows on ears of corn. US farmers treat it as a pest, but in Mexico it's prized as "Mexican truffle." It's sautéed with onion and tucked into quesadillas.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Folded into quesadillas, tacos and soups. It shows up in markets during the summer rainy season.
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Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez (boxing; world champion in four weight classes) World HeritagePre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan and more National animalGolden eagle National flowerDahlia FestivalDay of the Dead (November 1-2)
Ingredients
- Huitlacoche 300 g
- Onion 1/2
- Garlic 1 clove
- Chili 1
- Epazote, a little
- Tortillas 6
- Cheese 100 g
Can't find it? Can't find it fresh? It comes in jars and cans. Sautéed mushrooms are the closest swap.
How to make it (one way)
- Sauté onion, garlic and chili
- Add the huitlacoche and cook until the liquid evaporates
- Season with epazote and salt
- Put on tortillas with cheese and fold in half
- Cook on both sides in a pan
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