Huitlacoche
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Corn smut turns kernels into dark, earthy, umami-rich growths; in Mexico it is prized in quesadillas and soups.
What it is
Corn smut turns kernels into dark, earthy, umami-rich growths; in Mexico it is prized in quesadillas and soups.
Why is Huitlacoche on a site called Food Horrors? Because its ingredients, aroma or texture can surprise people who did not grow up with it. That does not make the dish inferior: this project treats unusual food as culture first, spectacle second.
Ingredients
- food-grade fresh or canned huitlacoche
- onion
- epazote
- melting cheese
- tortillas
How to prepare it
- Sauté onion and epazote.
- Add huitlacoche and cook until tender.
- Fill tortillas with the mixture and cheese.
- Heat until the cheese melts.
Taste, texture and how to serve
Approach the dish with a small tasting portion. The goal is not a stunt: observe aroma, temperature, texture and the traditional accompaniments. Strong flavours become easier to understand when tasted in their original culinary context.
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