HUITLACOCHE - MEXICAN CORN TRUFFLE

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Huitlacoche [wee-tlah-KOH-cheh] AKA Mexican Corn Truffle is a fungus which grows naturally on ears of corn. The fungus is harvested and treated as a delicacy. Prepared this way, huitlacoche can be used in crepes, tacos and quesadillas. Cooking time is approximate.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white onions, peeled and minced
2 small garlic cloves, peeled and minced
4 poblano chiles, seeded and cut into strips
1 1/2 lbs Huitlacoche (about 6 cups)
sea salt, to taste
2 tablespoons roughly chopped epazote leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan.
  • Add the onion and garlic and fry gently until translucent - about 3 minutes.
  • Add the poblano strips and fry for an additional minute.
  • Add the huitlacoche and salt, cover the pan and cook over medium heat, shaking the pan from time to time for about 15 minutes.
  • The fungus should be tender, retaining some moisture, but not soft and mushy.
  • Stir in the epazote and cook uncovered for another 2 minutes.
  • NOTE: If the huitlacoche is too dry, sprinkle on 1/4 cup water before covering; if it is too juicy, remove the lid before the end of the cooking time and reduce liquid over higher heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 14.2, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 4.2

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