Fried Quesadillas RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT MEXICAN STREET FOOD FRIED QUESADILLAS

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned chicken is more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers provide crunch without the heat.

Welcome viewers and introduce the dish: fried quesadillas with fresh corn masa.

Mention that fresh masa can be substituted with instant corn masa if needed.

List the ingredients, emphasizing the use of lachona and ichibi's queso for melting.

For the masa, add 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt, adjusting to taste.

Add about 2 tablespoons of water to the masa to soften it and mix for 2 minutes until the dough is soft.

Take 2-3 tablespoons of dough to form a ball for the tortilla.

Wrap the dough ball in plastic and press it flat to form a tortilla.

Demonstrate filling the tortilla with cheese, pressing it to seal.

For a chilorio quesadilla, add 1 tablespoon of chilorio to one side, then press to seal.

Prepare to fry by heating vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Roast garlic, tomato, chilis, and onion in the oil until charred and softened, then blend with cilantro, salt, and water to make the salsa.

Check the oil temperature with a wooden spoon; it should bubble when ready.

Fry the quesadillas for about 4 minutes, flipping them when they float to the top.

Remove the quesadillas and place them on a wire rack to maintain crispiness, avoiding paper towels.

Slice the fried quesadillas and prepare to serve with toppings: shredded lettuce, avocado, crema, pickled onions, and fresh salsa.

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