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Tlacoyo

An ancestral Mexican antojito made of oval-shaped blue corn masa, traditionally filled with beans, fava beans, or requesón, and topped with salsa, cheese, and cilantro.

50 min Medium Mexicana 8 servings
Tlacoyo

The story behind

The tlacoyo is a treasure of Mesoamerican cuisine. Its characteristic shape and nixtamalized corn masa represent an ancient tradition. As a food that can be eaten with your hands, it has been the perfect sustenance in the markets and streets of Mexico for centuries. The combination of the creamy filling with the texture of the masa and the fresh touch of the salsa is an essential experience of our gastronomy.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Take a portion of masa and form an oval patty.
  2. 2
    Place a spoonful of filling (beans or requesón) in the center and carefully close the masa, shaping it into its characteristic form.
  3. 3
    Cook on a hot comal (griddle) on both sides until the masa is fully cooked.
  4. 4
    Serve hot, topped with nopales, salsa verde, queso fresco, and cilantro to taste.

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