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Receta de quesadillas de sesos o sesadillas - La receta de la abuelita

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Mexico City Quesadilla

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico City, the quesadilla is a beloved street food that showcases the simplicity and richness of Mexican cuisine. Traditionally filled with cheese and various ingredients like mushrooms or squash blossoms, it highlights local produce and flavors. Today, quesadillas are enjoyed worldwide, with countless variations reflecting regional tastes and preferences.

MexicanMXmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 libras o 1 kilo de sesos de cerdo
1/2 libra o 1/4 de tomatillos o tomate
1/2 libra de jitomate
2 dientes de ajo
1 manojo de epazote
1 cebolla blanca
2 jalapeños
tortillas
1 libra de manteca o 1/2 kilo

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

squash blossoms

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cooked zucchini

Spinach is more accessible and adds nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

1

Cook the sesos de cerdo in manteca until fully cooked.

2

Blend the tomatillos, jitomate, garlic, and jalapeños to make a sauce.

3

Sauté the onion and epazote until fragrant.

4

Combine the cooked sesos with the sauce and sauté briefly.

5

Fill tortillas with the mixture and cook on a hot griddle until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

grillingfrying

Equipment Needed

griddle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Quesadilla de OaxacaQuesadilla de Flor de Calabaza
Local Name: Quesadilla de la Ciudad de México

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