Quesadillas de Huitlacoche

in Appetizers, Main Entrees, Sides

Don’t be intimidated by the appearance of huitlacoche! Also known as corn mushroom, corn smut or Mexican truffle, huitlacoche is a fungus that grows on corn. At first sight, it may not look appealing to eat even the adventurous foodie. Its earthy flavor and mushroom-like texture, however, more than make up for its appearance! Use it in quesadillas, tostadas, crostini, omelets and very much like you would use mushrooms, especially for meatless dishes.

Quesadillas de Huitlacoche

Quesadillas de Huitlacoche

Recipe by Suellen PinedaCourse: Appetizers, Sides, DinnerCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Don’t be intimidated by the appearance of huitlacoche! Also known as corn mushroom, corn smut or Mexican truffle, huitlacoche is a fungus that grows on corn. At first sight, it may not look appealing to eat even the adventurous foodie. Its earthy flavor and mushroom-like texture, however, more than make up for its appearance!

Ingredients

  • 1 32 OUNCE-JAR HUITLACOCHE DRAINED (USE FRESH HUITLACOCHE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE)

  • 1-1/2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL

  • 1 SMALL ONION FINELY DICED

  • 2 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED

  • 1 JALAPEÑO PEPPER SEEDED AND FINELY CHOPPED

  • 1 CAN UNSALTED CORN DRAINED

  • 1/2 RED BELL PEPPER CHOPPED

  • 1 POUND OAXACA OR MOZZARELLA CHEESE SHREDDED

  • 1 TEASPOON DRIED OREGANO

  • 12-14 6-INCH WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR TORTILLAS (YOU CAN ALSO USED CORN TORTILLAS)

  • SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

Directions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add oil, onion, bell and jalapeño peppers and corn. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and huitlacoche. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • In a separate skillet, griddle or comal, warm up tortillas to make them more pliable.
  • Stuff each tortilla with huitlacoche mixture, add cheese and fold.
  • Add a few drops of oil to hot comal and cook each quesadilla on both sides. Flip once with a spatula until gold brown.

Notes

  • Jalapeño pepper should be handled with disposable gloves.