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Quesadillas

Cultural Context

Quesadillas are a traditional Mexican dish made with tortillas filled with cheese and other ingredients. They are popular street food and can be customized with various fillings, reflecting regional tastes. The dish has roots in pre-Hispanic cuisine and has evolved over centuries, becoming a staple in Mexican households and restaurants.

MexicanMXmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2-3 tbsp oil
1 medium sized onion
400 gram chicken mince
salt to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1/2 tsp red chili crushed
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp black pepper crushed
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds crushed
1-2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
2-3 tbsp tomato ketchup
2-3 tbsp water
1 tbsp black olives chopped
some fresh coriander leaves chopped
mozzarella and cheddar cheese to taste
melted butter as required
tortillas

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option and more budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

More nutritious and economical alternative.

1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

3

Add chicken mince and cook until browned.

4

Season with salt, garlic powder, red chili powder, paprika powder, red chili crushed, dried oregano leaves, black pepper crushed, coriander powder, and cumin seeds crushed. Stir well.

5

Add chili garlic sauce, tomato ketchup, and water. Mix and let simmer for a few minutes.

6

Remove from heat and set aside.

7

In a clean skillet, place a tortilla and sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.

8

Add the cooked chicken mixture on top of the cheese.

9

Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.

10

Cook until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

11

Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

12

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.

13

Cut into wedges and serve with chopped black olives and fresh coriander leaves.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfoldinggrilling

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

QuesadillaCheese Tortilla
Local Name: Quesadillas

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