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Cumin and Lime Crispy Quesadilla with Huitlacoche and Queso

Name: Cumin and Lime Crispy Quesadilla with Huitlacoche and Queso
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; 1 cup huitlacoche (corn fungus); 1 cup queso fresco or Oaxaca cheese; 1/2 cup crema; 1/2 cup spicy red salsa; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp lime juice

A smoky and tangy variation with the earthy warmth of cumin and the zing of lime.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Before cooking, mix cumin and lime juice into the tortillas before adding fillings.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and cook a tortilla until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
Place 1/4 cup huitlacoche and 1/4 cup cheese on one half of the tortilla. Fold and press to seal.
Cook the folded quesadilla in the skillet until the cheese melts and the edges are crispy, 3-4 minutes per side.
Drizzle with crema and salsa before serving.

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