Herbaceous Mexican Huitlacoche Quesadillas with Epazote
A Taste of Traditional Mexican Flavors
Dive into the earthy, rich flavors of huitlacoche, accentuated with fresh epazote, nestled within a crispy quesadilla.
- 45 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Huitlacoche Filling
For the Quesadillas
For the Salsa
Preparation
Preparing the Huitlacoche Filling
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Sauté Aromatics
Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
Cook Huitlacoche
Add huitlacoche and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
Ensure the huitlacoche is fully cooked to avoid any raw, earthy flavors.
Add Epazote
Stir in chopped epazote leaves and remove from heat.
Allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling to prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy.
Preparing the Salsa
Mix Ingredients
Combine chopped tomatoes, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl.
Season
Season with salt to taste and mix well.
Cooking Process
Assembly
Place cheese and filling on half of each tortilla, fold over.
Cooking
Heat butter in a skillet and fry each quesadilla until golden brown on both sides.
Final Touch
Press lightly with a spatula while frying to ensure even cooking.
Plating & Serving
Herbaceous Mexican Huitlacoche Quesadillas with Epazote
Herbaceous Mexican Huitlacoche Quesadillas with Epazote
Serve
Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve alongside fresh salsa.