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Tlayudas de Oaxaca

Cultural Context

Originating from the southern state of Oaxaca, Tlayudas are a beloved street food that showcases the region's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally enjoyed as a late-night snack or casual meal, these large, crispy tortillas are topped with a variety of ingredients, reflecting the diverse flavors of Oaxacan cuisine. Today, Tlayudas have gained popularity beyond Mexico, often featured in Mexican restaurants worldwide, allowing more people to experience this delicious dish.

MexicanMXOaxacamain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz quesillo cheese
2 cups refried beans
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups cabbage
1 cup salsa

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

quesillo cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

cooked chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo is leaner while ground beef is often more affordable.

large corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while flour tortillas can be less expensive.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Fresh pico de gallo is lower in preservatives, while canned salsa is often cheaper.

1

The creator discusses feeling hungry and wanting to eat tlayudas in Oaxaca.

2

The creator meets with a friend to go eat tlayudas together.

3

They arrive at a restaurant called 'Ayudas en Negro' to try the tlayudas.

4

The creator shows the preparation process, highlighting the ingredients like quesillo cheese, frijoles, and asiento (grasa).

5

They mention that the frijoles are cooked over a fire.

6

The creator observes the tlayudas being toasted over charcoal and notes that the best ones are crispy.

7

They wait for their tlayudas to be served at the table.

8

The tlayudas are served, and the creator comments on how delicious they look and that the cheese is melting.

9

They add guacamole and salsa to their tlayudas before tasting them.

Cooking Techniques

grillingspreadinglayering

Equipment Needed

grillspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Oaxacan TlayudasTlayudas
Local Name: Tlayudas de Oaxaca

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